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September 10, 2025
News
CHF BC Welcomes Painting and Renovation Group Buying Partners
CHF BC welcomes two new partners to our Group Buying program:  Home Pro Painting and Renovations Ltd. and UVV Renovations Company Ltd. Both offer painting and renovation services, including unit turnovers. … Continued
May 28, 2025
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Introducing the Centre for Co-operative Learning
The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC is thrilled to introduce the Centre for Co-operative Learning – a new online platform that will elevate our educational offerings, providing easy-to-use, self-paced educational … Continued
December 18, 2024
News
Federal Community Housing Initiative Extended
The federal government released its 2024 Fall Economic Statement, setting its financial priorities for the coming year. Following a sustained push by the co-operative housing sector, the Fall Economic Statement … Continued
May 8, 2024
News
CLT’s Commitment to Affordable Passive House Communities in BC
Discover how Community Land Trust (CLT) is revolutionizing affordable housing in BC through their commitment to building passive house communities.
April 16, 2024
News
2024 Federal budget highlights urgency of the housing crisis
Today, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2024 federal budget, which largely focuses on the housing needs of renters and younger generations.
Many of the housing commitments outlined in the budget were announced as part of the federal government’s new housing plan, unveiled last week.
The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada strongly supports the government’s sharp focus on housing.
March 12, 2024
News
A Path to Delivering More Co-op Homes in Vancouver
Vancouver City Councillor Sarah-Kirby-Yung is presenting a motion concerning co-operative housing titled The Future of Co-op Housing - A Path to Delivering More Co-op Homes in Vancouver.
Read on to view a video explainer about, learn about CHF BC’s perspective on, and see media coverage of the motion.
March 8, 2024
News
Empowering Visions: Women at the Heart of Co-op Housing
Women are leading the charge in BC's co-op housing sector with innovative initiatives and transformative leadership.
On International Women's Day 2024, we asked the women of CHF BC, COHO, and CLT their thought on inspiring inclusion within the co-operative housing sector.
February 27, 2024
News
Video: How Public Housing Unlocks Permanently Affordable Homes
This insightful exploration of the housing crisis looks at why publicly owned non-market housing—aka community housing—is the best way to provide affordable homes for people in British Columbia.
Please take a few minutes to watch the video for a deeper understanding of this important topic.
February 14, 2024
News
Exploring Hogan’s Alley: The Rich Tapestry of Vancouver’s Black History
As we celebrate Black History Month, it's important to reflect on the rich tapestry of Black experiences woven into the fabric of Canadian history.
Recently, staff and directors from CHF BC, BCNPHA and CHF Canada embarked on a journey through Vancouver's Black History as they toured Hogan's Alley
