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21 March 2013
Goodbye HST, hello GST and PST: what your co-op needs to know
On April 1, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) of 12% will be replaced by the 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) and 7% Provincial Sales Tax (PST), where applicable. In general this is good news for co-ops…
21 March 2013
Island Open House celebrates members
Island members filled the CHF BC Island office in Victoria to enjoy delicious appetizers and connecting with co-op neighbours at the Victoria office Open House on March 20, 2013. CHF BC, COHO…
19 March 2013
Member Forum tackles changes to Model Rules
A packed room of co-op members heard the latest news from CHF BC and CHF Canada followed by a short presentation on the new Model Rules 2.0 project. Members formed discussion groups to tackle some of…
11 March 2013
Spring Island Education Day a great learning event
Members were enthusiastic about a day of great education with workshop leader and facilitator, April English, at the Island Education Day held Saturday, March 9. Members learned about behavioural-…
28 February 2013
New Island director elected at Vancouver Island Council Meeting
Delegates and observers packed the room with lots of networking and discussion at the Vancouver Island Council meeting on February 27. Congratulations to Patty Shaw (Kailasa Co-op) who was…
26 February 2013
Co-op Day in Victoria a big success
CHF BC members came from the Island and Mainland to attend the first Co-op Day in Victoria on Saturday, February 23. The event was organized by the Victoria Community Health Co-operative and…
21 February 2013
Members catch up at first Member Forum in new offices
CHF BC and CHF Canada members came together on Monday, February 18, for a speed networking session at the first Member Forum of the year, and the first to be held in CHF BC’s new…
29 January 2013
Co-op refinancing made easier!
CHF BC and Social Purpose Development Partners ready to help
14 December 2012
2013 CHF BC Scholarship Fund application online now!
CHF BC is now accepting applications for the second year of it’s successful scholarship program. The
12 December 2012
We’ve moved!
For the past twelve years CHF BC and its related companies made their home at 5550 Fraser Street in Vancouver. We have enjoyed great success over the years, due in no small part to our members’…
6 December 2012
Saying farewell to retiring directors
CHF BC members said farewell to three board members at the 2012 AGM on December 1. Marty Norgren completed a two-year term and Larry LeSage completed a one-year term. Both served on the board…
6 December 2012
More updates from AGM
If you missed CHF BC’s AGM on December 1, or just want a quick refresher, here’s a look at some of the exciting updates from the meeting: