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Co-operative Housing Federation of BC is thrilled to welcome Bath Fitter to our Group Buying program.  Bath Fitter offers custom bathroom solutions for individual units or co-op wide programs, including accessible options.  “We are very excited to enter this partnership opportunity between Bath Fitter and the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC, to not only deliver … Continued

The Housing Central partners acknowledge that today’s provincial budget reflects the challenging fiscal environment we live in. At the same time, it’s disappointing that BC Budget 2026 scales back investments into community housing when the need for affordable housing is more critical than ever. Historic investments made in 2018 will continue to have positive impacts, but can only be … Continued

The launch of the National Housing Strategy saw several funding programs become available to housing co-operatives across the country. In addition to support for low-income households (ultimately through the Federal Community Housing Initiative), there was also support for building studies and capital projects. Co-ops have benefited significantly from these programs. A handful of co-ops have … Continued

February is Black History Month — an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, achievements, and leadership of Black Canadians and Black communities around the world. In 2026, Canada marks 30 years of officially recognizing Black History Month, highlighting stories of resilience, creativity, and leadership across generations. For co-ops and community members, … Continued

Tax revenue provides money for needed municipal infrastructure, city services, government benefits, and support for non-profit housing co-ops, whether for rent supplements or funding assistance for building  reports.  Hopefully we can keep that thought in mind, because it’s property assessment time again and taxes will follow! BC Assessment has sent out its usual paperwork, and … Continued

2026 promises to be an exciting and busy year at CHF BC. To ensure you don’t miss any of our key events this year, we encourage you to add these dates to your calendar. BC-wide Saturday, April 18 — CLT Education Day Sunday, May 24 — Spring Forum (SAGM, Scholarship Awards and Education Conference) Saturday, … Continued

2025 marked another year of growth for the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC Group of Social Enterprises. This growth is built on the commitment of you, our members. You form the backbone of CHF BC. We will continue to put our members at the center of everything we do, and we appreciate your support as … Continued

On November 16 we hosted our Annual General Meeting. It’s an important event in our calendar for maintaining good governance, but it’s also an opportunity for us to connect with members, and for co-op members to connect with their larger community. This year, in addition to the reports and updates required by our governance model, … Continued

Together with our Housing Central Partners, BCNPHA and AHMA, we carefully reviewed this week’s Federal budget announcement. Below, we have shared our joint statement on select budget provisions related to housing. In addition to these shared observations, we were heartened to see several specific references to co-op housing in the launch of Build Canada Homes, … Continued

The City of Vancouver Annual Greenhouse Gas and Energy Limits By-law PDF filrequires owners and managers of existing large commercial and multi-family buildings to measure and report on annual energy usage. Starting in 2026, multi-family residential buildings of 50,000 square feet or larger in the City of Vancouver will have to report their annual energy consumption … Continued

In many housing co-ops, newsletters are often seen as simple notice boards: a list of dates, reminders, and announcements. But when approached thoughtfully, a newsletter can be so much more—it can be a bridge that connects members, a tool for education, and a spark for community spirit. That’s exactly how Maria Tangas from Sahali Housing … Continued

It’s not every day that a conversation about co-op housing involves a murder mystery. But this is exactly what happened during my interview with Merrilee Robson. And it makes perfect sense. Her novel, Murder Is Uncooperative, is more than just a cozy mystery. It reflects the joys, challenges, and resilience that define co-op living, written … Continued