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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 in the heart of Vancouver, and the long-term affordability it offers members has allowed individuals and families to live, work, and thrive in a city … Continued

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 turn an unused strip of grass and weeds into a viable garden plot. Greenway resident, Fern Hallam explained how eight co-op members were able to … Continued

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 Project. This project is recording stories of housing co-operative founders, members, and leaders across the province. This instalment of CHF BC’s Living the Co‑operative Way … Continued

Four years ago, we highlighted the situation with leasehold co-ops in the City of Vancouver. Today, we wanted to provide a short update. July 2021 was an important month for housing co-ops. After years of work (and lobbying) on the part of co-op members, CHF BC staff, and City of Vancouver staff, Vancouver’s City Council … Continued

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 press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony alongside representatives from Community Land Trust (CLT), the City of Surrey, Surrey City Development Corporation, TL Housing Solutions, and … Continued

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 how member-owned enterprises build inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities. At the same time, British Columbia faces record‑high rents and a rise in urban loneliness. Housing … Continued

Explore real stories that show how co-operative housing transforms neighbours into friends and strengthens bonds through the power of community.

Is your co-op considering installing heat pumps, replacing its water heater, or updating its windows? You may qualify for BC Hydro’s Social Housing Energy Savings Program. The Energy Savings Program essentially replaces BC Hydro’s Social Housing Retrofit Support Program and aims to help social housing providers (including co-ops) identify and implement energy efficiency measures and … Continued

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 was chosen to align with the summer solstice—an important time of renewal, ceremony, and gathering for many Indigenous communities. For co-ops and the broader housing … Continued

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 Conversations  We began the tour on Friday with a heartfelt visit to Washington Co-op, where we had the pleasure of sitting down with long-time member … Continued

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, and your co-op neighbours stay healthy this summer. Cooling at Home Indoor temperatures above 26 degrees can be dangerous for vulnerable populations. As part of … Continued

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 options and resources that will make learning more accessible than ever before. This new platform was informed by years of working cooperatively with CHF BC … Continued