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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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