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Condolence message featuring a white lily, with CHF BC, Community Land Trust and Coho logos

April 28, 2025

News

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

Group gathered beside a bus for a Community Land Trust tour

April 23, 2025

Story

Touring CLT’s Impact Across Metro Vancouver

As the Community Land Trust nears it’s 10th anniversary, we took the CHF BC Board of Directors — and now you — on a tour across the Lower Mainland to … Continued

Centre Block of Parliament Hill in Ottawa

April 23, 2025

Media

It’s time for Ottawa to address the national housing crisis

Originally published in the Vancouver Sun. April 18, 2025 Opinion: To meet the scale of the housing crisis in B.C. alone, Ottawa must invest $2.34 billion per year over the … Continued

Shipping container painted with the Canadian flag being lifted by a crane

April 10, 2025

Tips

How Your Co-op Can Buy Canadian

Diplomatic and economic relations between Canada and the USA have left many Canadians putting more thought into their purchases, wanting to buy local, while remaining conscious of higher prices a … Continued

Shoppers buying fresh produce at a local farmers market stall

April 1, 2025

Tips

Supporting Your Local Co-operatives

“Buying Canadian” is an admirable goal, but with modern supply chains crisscrossing multiple international borders and once-local companies merging with or being bought by larger international conglomerates, it can be … Continued

Members relaxing and laughing on the grass at a co-op barbecue

March 27, 2025

Story

Year of Belonging Award

As part of CHF BC’s 2024 Year of Belonging celebration, we invited co-ops to showcase how they celebrate diversity by hosting an event for a cultural community day, celebration, or … Continued

January 13, 2025

Story

A Sign of Co-operation

When the cedar sign fronting the Le Coeur Housing Co-op succumbed to 40 years of wind, rain and wear, falling down, it was placed in storage, members unsure what to … Continued

Couple sitting among cardboard moving boxes, one on the phone

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

Person clearing snow from a brick walkway with a red shovel

December 9, 2024

Tips

Winter Weather Property Preparations

Winter weather brings ice, snow, and cold temperatures that impact all of us. However, with some community-minded preparation we can meet the challenges together. In that spirit, we’ve prepared some … Continued

Group standing outside the Sawmill housing co-op apartment building

December 5, 2024

Media

Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Shares Housing Update at Sawmill Co-op

As 337 more affordable rental homes open in Vancouver, new reports are showing positive signs for renters in B.C., including thousands of renters supported through the BC Rent Bank, decreases … Continued

Snow shovel clearing snow from a paving-stone walkway

November 25, 2024

Tips

10 Tips to Winterize your Co-op Building

Colder weather is fast approaching – and for some of us is already here! Preparing your co-op building for winter now can save you time, money, and headaches in the … Continued

Five people standing together outdoors among autumn trees at the CHF BC Fall Conference

November 22, 2024

Events

2024 AGM Recap

On November 17, CHF BC hosted the 2024 Annual General Meeting, connecting with our community, sharing our new strategic plan, and electing five at-large directors to the CHF BC board. … Continued

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