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Group Buying

The CHF BC Group Buying Program combines the purchasing power of member co-ops to secure preferred pricing on essential products and services.

CHF BC Group Buying

Lower costs, stronger co-ops.

Our group buying program offers member co-ops significant savings on a wide range of high-quality products and services that can support everything from building-wide renovations to small per-unit projects.

  • Unlock member-only discounts
  • Access to pre-vetted vendors for quality assurance
  • Your participation helps fund co-op member services and events

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Exclusive savings are also available to households in CHF BC member co-ops.

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Explore our directory of group buying partners.

Airlux Heating and Air Conditioning

  • Energy-efficient heat pumps for year-round comfort, lower utility costs, and cleaner indoor air. 
  • Up to 25% off retail rates 

Contact

Ilia Baiman

Phone: 604-889-8462

Email: [email protected]

Heating and Cooling Interior Lower Mainland

Automation One

  • Leasing and support for office equipment, including photocopiers and printers from top brands. 
  • Up to 15% off retail leasing rates on photocopiers 

Contact

Anish Bhatnagar

Phone: 604-722-8500

Email: [email protected]

Office Supplies Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

Bath Fitter

  • Custom-made acrylic solutions for your bathroom, including bathtub liners, shower enclosures, and wall surrounds.    
  • Discounts up to 20% 

Contact

Paul Welters

Phone: 604-349-4749

Email: [email protected]

Bathrooms Interior Lower Mainland

CD Contract

  • Durable flooring solutions for projects of all sizes 
  • Up to 20% off flooring 

Contact

Nigel Huang

Phone: 604-726-8306

Email: [email protected]

Flooring Lower Mainland

Coast Capital Savings

  • CHIP rate: 2.08% 
  • Flexible and secure investment option for co-op operating and reserve funds. 

Contact

Arnold Sang

Phone: 1-866-879-5111 ext. 138

Email: [email protected]

Financial Services Vancouver Island

Danube Kitchens Ltd.

  • Full-service kitchen and bathroom renovations with custom design, accessible upgrades, and strong warranties 
  • Bathroom discounts up to 20% 
  • Kitchen cabinet discounts up to 40% 

Contact

Adrian Ciocoiu 

Phone:  778-385-8150

Email: [email protected]

Bathroom Renovations Kitchen Cabinets Interior

GFL Environmental Inc.

  • Comprehensive recycling and environmental services on Vancouver Island. 
  • Discounts up to 20% 

Contact

Kelsey Young

Phone: 205-474-5145 ext. 72127

Email: [email protected]

Waste and Recycling Vancouver Island

Homepro Painting and Renovations Ltd

  • Expert painting and drywall repair for common areas, unit turnovers and upgrades and more. 
  • Up to 20% off retail rates 
  • Experiences painters 
  • Drywall repairs 
  • Quality work 
  • Services include unit turnovers 

Contact

Shak Nikko

Phone: 778-896-4600

Email: [email protected]

Painting & Renovations Lower Mainland

K&A Flooring

  • Durable flooring solutions for projects of all sizes 
  • Up to 20% off flooring 

Contact

Nazim Demircan

Phone: 778-896-2006

Email: [email protected]

Flooring Lower Mainland

RONA

  • Discounts on a wide variety of RONA products for both co-ops and resident members. 
  • 15% off paint and accessories, 
  • 10% off the decoration, hardware, manual tools, electrical and plumbing supplies, 
  • 8% off portable and stationary electric tools and 
  • 5% off lumber, seasonal (including garden), heating and cooling products and much more. 

Contact

Brad LeGrow

Phone: 604-314-1366

Email: [email protected]

Hardware Suppliers Maintenance & Repair

TELUS

  • 40% discount on TV and internet services
  • Special offers on mobile phones for first-time customers
  • Fall detection device available for seniors

Contact

Arnold Sang

Phone: 1-866-879-5111 ext. 138

Email: [email protected]

Telecom Services Interior Lower Mainland

Trail Appliances

  • Up to 20% below retail pricing 
  • Excellent selection of appliances for co-ops for everyday purchases, including delivery and haul-away services 

Contact

Josh Brown

Phone: 604-838-3385

Email: [email protected]

Appliances Kelowna Lower Mainland

UVV Renovations

  • Up to 20% off retail rates  
  • Quality work and paint 
  • Services include painting, drywall repair and full renovations, with quick unit turnover times.  

Contact

Valentyn Uvarov

Phone: 778-865-5265

Email: [email protected]

Painting & Renovations Lower Mainland

Vancity

  • CHIP rate: 2.10% 
  • Flexible and secure investment option for co-op operating and reserve funds. 

Contact

Arnold Sang

Phone: 1-866-879-5111 ext. 138

Email: [email protected]

Financial Services Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

Waste Connections

  • Up to 40% off retail rates 
  • Waste, recycling, and organics services in the Lower Mainland with contracts regularly reviewed to secure reduced rates and reliable service. 
  • Features a CNG-powered, tech-enabled fleet that supports lower emissions, optimized routing, and real-time service tracking. 

Contact

Arnold Sang

Phone: 1-866-879-5111 ext. 138

Email: [email protected]

Waste and Recycling Lower Mainland

Woodshop Workers Cooperative

  • Custom millwork and wood furniture products 
  • Quality wooden ballot boxes 
  • Special wooden plaques and awards are available 
  • Discounts up to 10% 

Contact

Will Nichols

Phone: 778-899-5353

Email: [email protected]

Custom Millwork Woodworking Lower Mainland
Heating and Cooling Interior Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

Airlux Heating and Air Conditioning

  • Energy-efficient heat pumps for year-round comfort, lower utility costs, and cleaner indoor air. 
  • Up to 25% off retail rates 

Airlux is a BC-owned and operated company that has specialized in providing heating and cooling solutions through heat pumps for over 16 years. 

 

Replace outdated baseboard heaters with energy-efficient systems designed for year-round comfort and enjoy up to 40% savings on energy costs, 

 

Contact Airlux for more information, including details on potential heat pump rebates and incentive programs.

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Contact

Ilia Baiman

Phone: 604-889-8462

Email: [email protected]

“AIRLUX stood out for its competitive pricing, strong service, and ability to stay on schedule, and our experience has been excellent. The team has been responsive and flexible, and the new heat pumps are already making a meaningful difference by keeping residents warmer while reducing Hydro bills by 30% or more.” 

Halston Hill Co-op Member

Office Supplies Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

Automation One

  • Leasing and support for office equipment, including photocopiers and printers from top brands. 
  • Up to 15% off retail leasing rates on photocopiers 

Flexible leasing, fast service support, and reliable office equipment for busy co-op operations. Automation One offers CHF BC members access to competitively priced photocopiers, multifunction printers, and related office equipment through flexible leasing arrangements and local service support. Their product lineup includes trusted brands such as Canon, Xerox, Lexmark, and Francotyp Postalia, giving co-ops a strong range of options for printing, copying, scanning, and mailing needs. 

 

Clients enjoy Vancouver-based supported, flexible leases, and guaranteed two-hour service response times. 

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Contact

Anish Bhatnagar

Phone: 604-722-8500

Email: [email protected]

Bathrooms Interior Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

Bath Fitter

  • Custom-made acrylic solutions for your bathroom, including bathtub liners, shower enclosures, and wall surrounds.    
  • Discounts up to 20% 

Bath Fitter specializes in custom-made acrylic bathroom solutions, including bathtub liners, shower enclosures, and wall surrounds. Their seamless, leak-proof one-piece wall systems help eliminate potential water damage from leaks. Most installations can be completed in one day, reducing impact on members and supporting quick turnaround times for vacant units.

Contact

Paul Welters

Phone: 604-349-4749

Email: [email protected]

Flooring Lower Mainland

CD Contract

  • Durable flooring solutions for projects of all sizes 
  • Up to 20% off flooring 

CD Contracting offers Lower Mainland co-ops access to competitively priced flooring solutions through the CHF BC group buying program. Serving projects of all sizes, CD Contracting focuses on delivering strong overall value by balancing product performance, lifespan, ease of upkeep, budget, and sustainability. Co-ops can also expect a minimum 10-year warranty on flooring products, along with responsible disposal of old materials as part of the service.

Contact

Nigel Huang

Phone: 604-726-8306

Email: [email protected]

“Thanks for a very positive experience!”

Westerdale Housing Co-op

Financial Services Vancouver Island

Coast Capital Savings

  • CHIP rate: 2.08% 
  • Flexible and secure investment option for co-op operating and reserve funds. 

Coast Capital offers co-ops access to competitive deposit rates through CHIP, with full insurance coverage and convenient access to funds when needed. This option supports safe, flexible cash management for housing co-ops that want to improve interest earnings while maintaining liquidity for ongoing operating and capital requirements.

Contact

Arnold Sang

Phone: 1-866-879-5111 ext. 138

Email: [email protected]

Bathroom Renovations Kitchen Cabinets Interior Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

Danube Kitchens Ltd.

  • Full-service kitchen and bathroom renovations with custom design, accessible upgrades, and strong warranties 
  • Bathroom discounts up to 20% 
  • Kitchen cabinet discounts up to 40% 

Danube Kitchens offers 20–30% below retail pricing through the group buying program and is pre-vetted through a competitive quote process. The program includes a 5-year labour warranty and 2-year product warranty, with custom design, fabrication, and installation available. Options include laminate and quartz countertops, along with features such as soft-close cabinets and drawers, adjustable legs, and Canadian-made components.

Contact

Adrian Ciocoiu 

Phone:  778-385-8150

Email: [email protected]

“Adrian and his team were professional and courteous to our members during the renovation process. I would highly recommend Danube Kitchens to any co-ops that are undertaking kitchen or bathroom renovations.”

Housing Co-op member

Financial Services Interior Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

Encasa Financial

  • Professionally managed long-term investment funds with low management fees for participating co-ops.

Encasa is a long-term investment fund manager co-owned by CHF Canada and Housing Services Corporation that provides socially responsible long-term investment options with low fees and professional fund management.

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Contact

Natalia Chikhacheva

Phone: 604-222-2004 ext. 319

Email: [email protected]

Waste and Recycling Vancouver Island

GFL Environmental Inc.

  • Comprehensive recycling and environmental services on Vancouver Island. 
  • Discounts up to 20% 

Waste and recycling services on Vancouver Island with dependable pickup and special member rates. GFL Environmental provides a wide range of waste and environmental services for housing co-ops, including garbage and recycling collection, organics programs, bulk item removal, and temporary cleanup bins for renovations, move-outs, landscaping projects, and community cleanups.

Contact

Kelsey Young

Phone: 205-474-5145 ext. 72127

Email: [email protected]

Painting & Renovations Lower Mainland

Homepro Painting and Renovations Ltd

  • Expert painting and drywall repair for common areas, unit turnovers and upgrades and more. 
  • Up to 20% off retail rates 
  • Experiences painters 
  • Drywall repairs 
  • Quality work 
  • Services include unit turnovers 

Affordable painting, drywall repair, and fast unit turnover services for co-ops seeking dependable, efficient support. Expertise includes interior and exterior painting for wood-frame buildings, with experience working with housing co-ops. 

Contact

Shak Nikko

Phone: 778-896-4600

Email: [email protected]

“Home Pro stands out as the best company we’ve worked with. Their project management is excellent, which means our site management team doesn’t have to spend much time overseeing their work. They are always on time, honest, and proactive, often pointing out issues our team may have missed, especially during busy periods like month-end and turnover seasons. 

 

The quality of their work is consistently outstanding, and we highly recommend them for any painting needs.” 

Kristijan Cubela

CLT Property Manager

Flooring Lower Mainland

K&A Flooring

  • Durable flooring solutions for projects of all sizes 
  • Up to 20% off flooring 

K&A Flooring provides CHF BC members in the Lower Mainland with preferred pricing on a wide range of flooring products and services, whether the project involves a single unit or an entire co-op. Their offerings are selected with co-op needs in mind, taking into account quality, durability, maintenance requirements, cost, member preferences, and environmental considerations. All products carry a minimum 10-year warranty, and K&A is committed to the responsible removal and disposal of existing flooring materials.

Contact

Nazim Demircan

Phone: 778-896-2006

Email: [email protected]

K&A’s artistry and professionalism have never failed us. They take real pride in the job they do and their pricing is competitive.  Added to this, they are courteous and have always responded positively to special requests and short-notice needs.  We highly recommend them.” 

Colleen Savage

Maintenance Committee, Levellers’ Co-operative

Hardware Suppliers Maintenance & Repair

RONA

  • Discounts on a wide variety of RONA products for both co-ops and resident members. 
  • 15% off paint and accessories, 
  • 10% off the decoration, hardware, manual tools, electrical and plumbing supplies, 
  • 8% off portable and stationary electric tools and 
  • 5% off lumber, seasonal (including garden), heating and cooling products and much more. 

RONA provides CHF BC co-ops and their members with preferred pricing on a wide range of maintenance, repair, and operational supplies. Members can access savings on products frequently used for unit turnovers, repairs, landscaping, cleaning, and general building maintenance. With a broad product selection and convenient locations, RONA helps co-ops reduce operating costs while maintaining their buildings efficiently. 

 

Sign up here to join the RONA maintenance and hardware resident member program.

Contact

Brad LeGrow

Phone: 604-314-1366

Email: [email protected]

“As a member of Kinross Creek Housing, I had a great experience at RONA this past winter season. Brad LeGrow was incredibly helpful when I called, looking for salt — he made sure I got exactly what I needed and had everything ready to go before the weather hit. Brad’s knowledge and friendly service made the whole process quick and easy. If you’re prepping for winter, RONA is the place to go, and Brad is the person to speak to!”

Dino Calogero

Kinross Housing Co-op

Telecom Services Interior Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

TELUS

  • 40% discount on TV and internet services
  • Special offers on mobile phones for first-time customers
  • Fall detection device available for seniors

Whether you’re a new or existing TELUS customer, as a member of a CHF BC member housing co-operative, you are eligible for a 40% discount on TELUS Internet and Optik® TV. 

 

Internet 

With over 3,500 members enjoying the benefits of this program, the CHF BC Telecom program continues to be one of our most value-added programs. 

If you live in a CHF BC member housing co-operative, your household will receive a 40% discount on High-Speed Internet. Your co-op must be registered with TELUS as a CHF BC member. 

 

Optik TV 

Get savings on a great selection of local and regional channels. 

If you live in a CHF BC member housing co-operative, your household will receive up to a 40% discount on OptiK TV. Your co-op must be registered with Telus as a CHF BC member. 

Channel selection varies by region. See what’s available in your area. Check out the Telus Offer for CHF BC members for more information on the savings you could receive! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

 

TELUS and Koodo 

CHF BC members are eligible for select TELUS and Koodo phone plans. Learn more about eligibility at the link below. Discounts apply to new services and renewals only. These offers cannot be combined with or applied to existing TELUS mobile plans. 

Learn more about available options 

Sign up here to access your discount 

(enter code DCC9871 to access discounts) 

 

Existing TELUS Subscribers 

If your building has a fiber optic connection and 65% of residents are TELUS customers, you may be eligible for free WIFI in amenity spaces. To learn more fill out this form and contact TELUS here. 

 

New Account Signup:  Call: 1-866-667-9749 

Billing Support Email:  [email protected] 

Contact

Arnold Sang

Phone: 1-866-879-5111 ext. 138

Email: [email protected]

Save money on TV and high-speed internet. See what a member has to say about the savings: 

 

“I am so grateful that I can enjoy the telecom program. This will help my daughter and me so much financially in the long run.”

Marcily Osadchuk

Edmonds Place Housing Co-operative. 

Appliances Kelowna Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

Trail Appliances

  • Up to 20% below retail pricing 
  • Excellent selection of appliances for co-ops for everyday purchases, including delivery and haul-away services 

Group pricing on quality appliances with delivery, installation support, and haul-away options. A good selection of products to choose from at price points that help co-ops save money and get more life out of the appliances. Access high-quality kitchen appliances at reduced pricing.  

Contact

Josh Brown

Phone: 604-838-3385

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for the Group Buying program. Many of my co-op clients have benefited from discounts on flooring and appliances.

Joanne Robinson

Maintenance Coordinator

Painting & Renovations Lower Mainland

UVV Renovations

  • Up to 20% off retail rates  
  • Quality work and paint 
  • Services include painting, drywall repair and full renovations, with quick unit turnover times.  

Cost-effective painting and drywall repairs and unit turnover support for co-ops needing efficient, reliable service. Specializes in interior and exterior painting (wood-constructed buildings). Experienced with co-op housing projects of all sizes  

Contact

Valentyn Uvarov

Phone: 778-865-5265

Email: [email protected]

Financial Services Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

Vancity

  • CHIP rate: 2.10% 
  • Flexible and secure investment option for co-op operating and reserve funds. 

Vancity CHIP is a low-risk deposit program that helps housing co-ops earn competitive interest on funds while keeping money accessible for operating, maintenance, and reserve needs. By pooling deposits, the program supports stronger returns, low service fees, and secure day-to-day access to funds, making it a practical option for co-ops seeking stability and improved cash management.

 

Interest rate is 2.10% as of August 1, 2026.

Contact

Arnold Sang

Phone: 1-866-879-5111 ext. 138

Email: [email protected]

Waste and Recycling Lower Mainland

Waste Connections

  • Up to 40% off retail rates 
  • Waste, recycling, and organics services in the Lower Mainland with contracts regularly reviewed to secure reduced rates and reliable service. 
  • Features a CNG-powered, tech-enabled fleet that supports lower emissions, optimized routing, and real-time service tracking. 

Waste Connections is a strong and trusted partner because it combines environmental leadership, reliable service, and meaningful community investment. The company is actively investing in cleaner technologies such as compressed natural gas and electric vehicle fleets to reduce emissions and support more sustainable waste management practices. At the same time, it maintains a people-first culture, offering fair wages and prioritizing employee safety and engagement—factors that contribute to consistent, high-quality service for members. Beyond operations, Waste Connections demonstrates a genuine commitment to the communities it serves, contributing millions of dollars annually to local initiatives and charitable causes. Notably, it supports Co-operative Housing Federation of British Columbia through its group buying program and by contributing thousands of dollars each year to the CHF BC Scholarship Fund. Together, these efforts reflect a company that aligns closely with co-operative values, delivering not only operational value but also social and environmental benefits to the communities it serves.

Contact

Arnold Sang

Phone: 1-866-879-5111 ext. 138

Email: [email protected]

Custom Millwork Woodworking Lower Mainland

Woodshop Workers Cooperative

  • Custom millwork and wood furniture products 
  • Quality wooden ballot boxes 
  • Special wooden plaques and awards are available 
  • Discounts up to 10% 

Woodshop Workers Co-operative is a triple bottom line, worker-owned business crafting custom wood furniture and millwork—from shelving and tables to full home office builds—with CHF BC member households receiving 10% off all offerings. 

 

The worker co-op produces everything locally, supporting sustainable and community-based manufacturing. Contact them for personalized service for projects of all sizes, including custom shelving, tables, storage, and office builds 

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Contact

Will Nichols

Phone: 778-899-5353

Email: [email protected]

“Dealing with Wood Shop was a pleasure from start to finish. Great custom-made wood pieces, and we love the Reclaimed Fir bed frame.”

Fiona

Vancouver, BC