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3 June 2010
One World, Many Celebrations!
Whether your celebrating Christmas, Divali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan or yet another festival at this time year. We wish you a very happy holiday season and a happy new year.
3 June 2010
Winter SCOOP mailed on December 18
The Winter issue of SCOOP has been sent to co-ops. Watch for your copy, which includes a report on the November AGM and Commercial Services news announcing several new programs.
3 June 2010
Rainbow’s End members need your help
Rainbow’s End Housing Co-op in Burnaby has building-envelope problems so serious that every member has to move out so they can be fixed. They are appealing for help from other co-ops.
3 June 2010
Housing Co-ops to Debate Impact of 2010 Olympics Bid on Affordable Housing
Will hosting the Olympics in 2010 help or hurt the cause of affordable housing in BC? CHF BC will host a discussion forum on the 2010 Olympics Bid and what it means for affordable housing.
3 June 2010
Island Council Meeting held on February 15
The February 15, 2003 meeting of the Vancouver Island Council meeting was well attended. Thirty delegates and guests celebrated the first anniversary of the Council. Janet Hall (Pheasant Meadows Co-…
3 June 2010
Another popular Education Conference
CHF BC’s Spring Conference was almost fully sold out. Members representing housing co-ops throughout the province enjoyed a great selection of workshops.
3 June 2010
BCICS hosting Co-op Conference for Youth in Victoria
The BC Institute of Co-op Studies is hosting “Building Co-op Futures: a forum for young people” May 24-27 at U Vic. Click here for info.
3 June 2010
Leaky co-op campaign targets key MPs
The campaign to solve the leaky co-op crisis entered a new phase in April, targeting six BC MPs with a phone blitz geared to getting them to agree to meetings. Check out more info at www.leaky.coop
3 June 2010
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE 2003 AGM
CHF BC’s annual general meeting takes place November 29. We’re still looking for election candidates with six board positions and a seat on the Finance Committee up for grabs.
3 June 2010
New director resigns – replacement to be selected at October 11 meeting
One Island position on CHF BC’s board of directors is again vacant due to the resignation of newly elected Island Director, Sean Berard.
3 June 2010
Cana Management celebrates 25 years
This year marks Cana Management’s 25th anniversary serving the co-op housing community in BC. They held an open house on October 14 to celebrate.
3 June 2010
Globe article proposes solutions to Vancouver’s housing affordability crisis
In his article in the December 15 issue of the Globe and Mail, local architect and development critic Trevor Boddy proposes some creative and assertive solutions to the housing affordability crisis…