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August 18, 2025
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Amicae Housing Co-op Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Since 1985 Amicae Housing Co-operative has been home to a total of 290 member households, many of whom gathered In July to celebrate the co-op’s 40th anniversary.  Amicae is located … Continued
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August 18, 2025
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Greenway Co-op sprouts green thumb with help from Community Impact Grant

Greenway Housing Co-operative recently completed a garden plot revitalization project with support from CHF BC and Coastal Community Credit Union’s Vancouver Island Community Impact Grant.  The co-op set out to … Continued
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August 6, 2025
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Living the Co‑operative Way: Shared Decision‑Making and Member Empowerment

The United Nations declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives highlights how member-owned enterprises promote inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities. To mark the occasion, CHF BC launched the BC Co-operative Housing History … Continued
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July 22, 2025
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Celebrating Community at Sunshine Housing Co-op

The Grand Opening of Sunshine Housing Co-op brought project partners and co-op members together to celebrate the expansion of co-operative housing in Surrey. Surrey Mayor, Brenda Locke, attended a short … Continued
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July 9, 2025
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Living the Co-operative Way: Secure and Connected Living

Discover how co-op housing in B.C. offers secure and connected living that helps alleviate social isolation and rental stress. The United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting … Continued
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June 30, 2025
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Living the Co‑operative Way: The Power of Community

Explore real stories that show how co-operative housing transforms neighbours into friends and strengthens bonds through the power of community.
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June 18, 2025
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.  The date … Continued
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June 11, 2025
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Island Outreach: Connecting with Co-ops and Community

This past weekend, the CHF BC team travelled to Vancouver Island for an inspiring and jam-packed outreach tour filled with connection, learning, and celebration.    Friday: History, Housing, and Meaningful … Continued
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June 6, 2025
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Summer Safety at Co-ops

Summer brings longer days, BBQs, and fun in the sun, but it can also bring health risks. From extreme heat to wildfire smoke, we’ve developed some tips to help you, … Continued
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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
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April 30, 2025
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2025 Federal Election: CHF BC’s Reaction

With all ballots counted, we know that Canada’s 45th Parliament will be led by a Liberal minority government.  CHF BC is looking forward to working with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s … Continued
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April 28, 2025
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CHF BC Supports Community Following Lapu Lapu Day Block Party

Following the tragic events at Saturday’s Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, everyone at CHF BC extends our condolences to the impacted communities and families, who remain in our hearts during … Continued
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