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Island members came together at the Hotel Grand Pacific on May 6 for the Vancouver Island Council meeting.  They received a report from CHF BC directors David Maier, Art Farquharson and Jared Melvin.  Members had lots of questions for CHF BC’s Telecom Program Customer Services Co-ordinator, Kalia Attal.  A special member forum on governance challenges … Continued

CHF BC spoke out this week against a surprise Vancouver City Council decision to implement a 2% shift in taxes from commercial to residential properties.  The decision carried by a slim majority, despite a strong recommendation from staff that Council should give the issue more serious thought. The decision will affect more than 200 housing … Continued

Forty-three members from Vancouver Island’s thirty-four housing co-ops joined CHF BC, COHO Management, CHF Canada and CHF BC Group Buying Program partners on the Island for networking and great food at the Island Member Appreciation on Wednesday, April 24. CHF BC and COHO Management extend sincere thanks to our members and clients for their continued support.  … Continued

A partnership of housing organizations announced Thursday that CMHC has selected its proposal to create a Community Housing Transformation Centre supporting innovation, capacity building and long-term sustainability of community housing. This National Housing Strategy initiative will invest $68.6 million over nine years into programs, grants and resources. It will also support co-op members and community … Continued

In January and February, CHF BC held a pair of meetings for co-ops that lease land from the City of Vancouver. Members offered their views on the lease renewal framework and how the lease renewal discussion has progressed so far. We have summarized the comments in a short document. CHF BC’s executive director, Thom Armstrong, … Continued

On Monday, March 11, CHF BC and CHF Canada members came together to network, hear updates from both federations and learn about Kaslo Gardens Co-op’s work to bring an Indigenous perspective into the co-op’s mission supported by a Regional Diversity Grant from CHF Canada.  The co-op was inspired by the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). … Continued

Happy International Women’s Day from CHF BC! We are proud to celebrate the outstanding female leaders in our organization and in the housing co-op sector across the country. CHF BC celebrates the significant role women play in their co-op communities as community builders, leaders, and strong and valued members. We’re here to support all our … Continued

There was a full house  on February 28 with fifty percent of Island co-ops sending delegates to the Vancouver Island Council meeting. The meeting was held at the Hotel Grand Pacific and members had good things to say about the new meeting venue.   CHF BC directors Art Farquharson, Dave Maier, and Jared Melvin reported on … Continued

VICTORIA, BC (Feb. 19, 2019) – Housing Central partners BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA) and the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) are commending the provincial government for its continued action to tackle the province’s housing crisis in today’s budget in Victoria. The additional measures such as the province’s poverty reduction strategy, investments in … Continued

It was a cold, snowy night… a good reminder of the importance of protecting co-op homes and resolving the challenge of expiring leases. February 11 marked the second meeting in the last couple of weeks with member housing co-ops, management companies and RePlan to discuss the issue of lease renewals with the City of Vancouver. … Continued