Co-op Housing Federation of BC
@chf.bc.ca
CHF BC is the voice of housing co-ops in British Columbia. We represent 260 housing co-ops with more than 14,000 co-op homes.
www.chf.bc.ca
www.chf.bc.ca
🎓 2026 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! 🎉
Are you or someone in your co-op household planning to attend post-secondary school next year? Our annual scholarship program is now accepting applications.
✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support your educational goals.
Are you or someone in your co-op household planning to attend post-secondary school next year? Our annual scholarship program is now accepting applications.
✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support your educational goals.
CHF BC Scholarships - Supporting the Next Generation of Cooperators
Since 2012, CHF BC has offered 26 scholarships to an impressive group of students. We are proud to support the education dreams and ambitions of our members.
www.chf.bc.ca
December 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🎓 2026 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! 🎉
Are you or someone in your co-op household planning to attend post-secondary school next year? Our annual scholarship program is now accepting applications.
✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support your educational goals.
Are you or someone in your co-op household planning to attend post-secondary school next year? Our annual scholarship program is now accepting applications.
✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support your educational goals.
Community land trusts have seen real transformation across Canada this year. The Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts shares some highlights.
https://www.communityland.ca/2025-a-turning-point-for-community-land-trusts/
https://www.communityland.ca/2025-a-turning-point-for-community-land-trusts/
December 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Community land trusts have seen real transformation across Canada this year. The Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts shares some highlights.
https://www.communityland.ca/2025-a-turning-point-for-community-land-trusts/
https://www.communityland.ca/2025-a-turning-point-for-community-land-trusts/
Celebrate a year of growth, connection and renewal in BC's co-op housing sector with our 2025 Year in Review.
https://www.chf.bc.ca/2025-chf-bc-year-in-review/
https://www.chf.bc.ca/2025-chf-bc-year-in-review/
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Celebrate a year of growth, connection and renewal in BC's co-op housing sector with our 2025 Year in Review.
https://www.chf.bc.ca/2025-chf-bc-year-in-review/
https://www.chf.bc.ca/2025-chf-bc-year-in-review/
@thewalrus.ca looks at the history of co-operatives and their potential as a solution to the housing crisis. #CoopHousing
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Why Co-ops Are the Solution to Our Housing Crisis | The Walrus
Years-long wait lists show a model people want but governments keep ignoring
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December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
@thewalrus.ca looks at the history of co-operatives and their potential as a solution to the housing crisis. #CoopHousing
thewalrus.ca/why-co-ops-a...
thewalrus.ca/why-co-ops-a...
A major new co-op housing development is now underway in Ontario. It will bring over 600 co-op home to Scarborough and represents a vital investment in co-operative housing.
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Construction begins on major co-op development in Scarborough
Toronto is breaking ground on a new transit-oriented co-op development at 2444 Eglinton Ave. E. Kennedy Green will feature over 600 homes, making it one of the largest affordable housing projects in O...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A major new co-op housing development is now underway in Ontario. It will bring over 600 co-op home to Scarborough and represents a vital investment in co-operative housing.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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Cardston Court Housing Co-op: Now Accepting Applications
Join a thriving Burnaby co-op community at Cardston Court! Located minutes from Lougheed Town Centre, you're only steps away from transit, shopping and dining.
Studio, 1, and 2-bedroom homes now available, starting from $1,400.
Join a thriving Burnaby co-op community at Cardston Court! Located minutes from Lougheed Town Centre, you're only steps away from transit, shopping and dining.
Studio, 1, and 2-bedroom homes now available, starting from $1,400.
Cardston Court Housing Co-operative
Cardston Court - formerly known as "115 Place" - is the largest non-profit housing co-operative in British Columbia, offering 244 homes in a prime Burnaby location. With Lougheed Mall and Lougheed...
www.cardstoncoop.ca
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Cardston Court Housing Co-op: Now Accepting Applications
Join a thriving Burnaby co-op community at Cardston Court! Located minutes from Lougheed Town Centre, you're only steps away from transit, shopping and dining.
Studio, 1, and 2-bedroom homes now available, starting from $1,400.
Join a thriving Burnaby co-op community at Cardston Court! Located minutes from Lougheed Town Centre, you're only steps away from transit, shopping and dining.
Studio, 1, and 2-bedroom homes now available, starting from $1,400.
As part of the UN's Year of the Co-operative we dove into the history of co-ops in BC with interviews, archive news footage and more. We look at what's changed, and what challenges remain the same.
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Built to Belong: Stories from BC’s Co-operative Housing Movement
YouTube video by coopsbc
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November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
As part of the UN's Year of the Co-operative we dove into the history of co-ops in BC with interviews, archive news footage and more. We look at what's changed, and what challenges remain the same.
youtu.be/gxexFYvBxIg?...
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This week we were joined by Federal, Provincial, and Municipal representatives for a funding announcement which will bring 146 new homes to Coquitlam.
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Federal funding comes through for Coquitlam co-op housing – Tri-Cities Dispatch
The Hoy Creek Housing Co-operative. Image Gregor Robertson The federal government is investing $76.3 million to build 146 new rental units in an
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November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
This week we were joined by Federal, Provincial, and Municipal representatives for a funding announcement which will bring 146 new homes to Coquitlam.
tricitiesdispatch.com/federal-fund...
tricitiesdispatch.com/federal-fund...
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We're grateful to host the #HousingCentral Conference with our presenting partners the Aboriginal Housing Management Association and Co-op Housing Federation of BC. Together we are strengthening and growing BC’s community housing sector.
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We're grateful to host the #HousingCentral Conference with our presenting partners the Aboriginal Housing Management Association and Co-op Housing Federation of BC. Together we are strengthening and growing BC’s community housing sector.
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OPEN HOUSE
🗓️November 15
⏰10am - 2pm
📍McHardy Street Housing Co-op
Explore the latest addition to the Community Land Trust co-op portfolio. Featuring pet-friendly, energy-efficient homes located steps from transit.
Learn more at www.mchardycoop.ca or the link in our bio
🗓️November 15
⏰10am - 2pm
📍McHardy Street Housing Co-op
Explore the latest addition to the Community Land Trust co-op portfolio. Featuring pet-friendly, energy-efficient homes located steps from transit.
Learn more at www.mchardycoop.ca or the link in our bio
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
OPEN HOUSE
🗓️November 15
⏰10am - 2pm
📍McHardy Street Housing Co-op
Explore the latest addition to the Community Land Trust co-op portfolio. Featuring pet-friendly, energy-efficient homes located steps from transit.
Learn more at www.mchardycoop.ca or the link in our bio
🗓️November 15
⏰10am - 2pm
📍McHardy Street Housing Co-op
Explore the latest addition to the Community Land Trust co-op portfolio. Featuring pet-friendly, energy-efficient homes located steps from transit.
Learn more at www.mchardycoop.ca or the link in our bio
On Remembrance Day, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served — and the peace they helped secure.
Take a moment today to remember and give thanks.
Take a moment today to remember and give thanks.
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On Remembrance Day, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served — and the peace they helped secure.
Take a moment today to remember and give thanks.
Take a moment today to remember and give thanks.
Together with our Housing Central Partners we carefully reviewed this week’s Federal budget announcement.
While we were heartened to see several specific references to co-op housing in the launch of Build Canada Homes, we also believe there were several missed opportunities.
While we were heartened to see several specific references to co-op housing in the launch of Build Canada Homes, we also believe there were several missed opportunities.
www.chf.bc.ca
November 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Together with our Housing Central Partners we carefully reviewed this week’s Federal budget announcement.
While we were heartened to see several specific references to co-op housing in the launch of Build Canada Homes, we also believe there were several missed opportunities.
While we were heartened to see several specific references to co-op housing in the launch of Build Canada Homes, we also believe there were several missed opportunities.
Co-op Week was celebrated all over Canada - Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada put together a recap.
https://canada.coop/en/co-op-week-2025-a-celebration-of-collective-leadership/
https://canada.coop/en/co-op-week-2025-a-celebration-of-collective-leadership/
Co-op Week 2025: A Celebration of Collective Leadership - Canada Coop
This year’s Co-op Week, on October 12 to 18 2025, carried special significance as the world celebrates the International Year of Cooperatives. Canada’s co-operatives and mutuals used the week to showcase their community impacts and the highlight the ways people and communities can be at the heart of economic progress. …
canada.coop
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Co-op Week was celebrated all over Canada - Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada put together a recap.
https://canada.coop/en/co-op-week-2025-a-celebration-of-collective-leadership/
https://canada.coop/en/co-op-week-2025-a-celebration-of-collective-leadership/
Upcoming Event! On behalf of the 411 Seniors Centre Society, we invite you to "From Crisis to Solutions: Seniors’ Housing Action Forum" — Nov 6–7, 2025 at 411 Seniors Centre, Vancouver.
💬 Featuring our CEO Thom Armstrong as one of the speakers!
🎟️ Register here: https://ow.ly/hRhH50XhKh9
💬 Featuring our CEO Thom Armstrong as one of the speakers!
🎟️ Register here: https://ow.ly/hRhH50XhKh9
November 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Upcoming Event! On behalf of the 411 Seniors Centre Society, we invite you to "From Crisis to Solutions: Seniors’ Housing Action Forum" — Nov 6–7, 2025 at 411 Seniors Centre, Vancouver.
💬 Featuring our CEO Thom Armstrong as one of the speakers!
🎟️ Register here: https://ow.ly/hRhH50XhKh9
💬 Featuring our CEO Thom Armstrong as one of the speakers!
🎟️ Register here: https://ow.ly/hRhH50XhKh9
Happy Halloween from all of us at CHF BC, COHO, and @cltrust.bsky.social 👻
November 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Happy Halloween from all of us at CHF BC, COHO, and @cltrust.bsky.social 👻
Happy Halloween from everyone at CHF BC!🎃👻
Today’s a great opportunity to come together, share smiles, and celebrate the sense of belonging that makes our co-op communities so special 🪄🏘️
Wishing everyone a wonderful day filled with fun, friendship, and a few sweet treats along the way.🍬🍭
Today’s a great opportunity to come together, share smiles, and celebrate the sense of belonging that makes our co-op communities so special 🪄🏘️
Wishing everyone a wonderful day filled with fun, friendship, and a few sweet treats along the way.🍬🍭
October 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Happy Halloween from everyone at CHF BC!🎃👻
Today’s a great opportunity to come together, share smiles, and celebrate the sense of belonging that makes our co-op communities so special 🪄🏘️
Wishing everyone a wonderful day filled with fun, friendship, and a few sweet treats along the way.🍬🍭
Today’s a great opportunity to come together, share smiles, and celebrate the sense of belonging that makes our co-op communities so special 🪄🏘️
Wishing everyone a wonderful day filled with fun, friendship, and a few sweet treats along the way.🍬🍭
🔎 Co-ops, Community, and… Murder? When a founding member of B.C.’s co-op housing movement writes a murder mystery, you know it’s going to be good.
👉 Read more about Merrilee’s inspiring story: https://ow.ly/Z7RT50XjiPc
👉 Read more about Merrilee’s inspiring story: https://ow.ly/Z7RT50XjiPc
Co-ops, Community, and... Murder? The Inspiring Story of Merrilee Robson - CHF BC
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
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October 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🔎 Co-ops, Community, and… Murder? When a founding member of B.C.’s co-op housing movement writes a murder mystery, you know it’s going to be good.
👉 Read more about Merrilee’s inspiring story: https://ow.ly/Z7RT50XjiPc
👉 Read more about Merrilee’s inspiring story: https://ow.ly/Z7RT50XjiPc
🎃 Are you ready for Halloween? 👻 We’d love to see how your co-op is celebrating! Drop your spooky photos in the comments or email them to our communications team at [email protected] 📸✨
October 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🎃 Are you ready for Halloween? 👻 We’d love to see how your co-op is celebrating! Drop your spooky photos in the comments or email them to our communications team at [email protected] 📸✨
Sunday, November 16, 2025
The 2025 CHF BC AGM is coming up! A day for co-ops to connect, reflect, and plan for the future. Breakfast and lunch included — register now https://chfbc.regfox.com/chf-bc-2025-agm-
The 2025 CHF BC AGM is coming up! A day for co-ops to connect, reflect, and plan for the future. Breakfast and lunch included — register now https://chfbc.regfox.com/chf-bc-2025-agm-
CHF BC 2025 AGM
Get tickets online for CHF BC 2025 AGM here.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Sunday, November 16, 2025
The 2025 CHF BC AGM is coming up! A day for co-ops to connect, reflect, and plan for the future. Breakfast and lunch included — register now https://chfbc.regfox.com/chf-bc-2025-agm-
The 2025 CHF BC AGM is coming up! A day for co-ops to connect, reflect, and plan for the future. Breakfast and lunch included — register now https://chfbc.regfox.com/chf-bc-2025-agm-
CHF BC is hiring a Temporary Finance Coordinator!
Support full-cycle accounting, audit prep & more in a mission-driven, co-op-focused team.
Apply now → https://ow.ly/Gavn50XepJW
Support full-cycle accounting, audit prep & more in a mission-driven, co-op-focused team.
Apply now → https://ow.ly/Gavn50XepJW
Finance Coordinator (Temp)
About the organization
CHFBC is a non-profit organization and the parent company that serves as the umbrella organization for this group of related enterprises, i.e. COHO Management Services and Community Land Trust (CLT). Our mission is to unite, represent, and serve our members to promote better housin
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October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
CHF BC is hiring a Temporary Finance Coordinator!
Support full-cycle accounting, audit prep & more in a mission-driven, co-op-focused team.
Apply now → https://ow.ly/Gavn50XepJW
Support full-cycle accounting, audit prep & more in a mission-driven, co-op-focused team.
Apply now → https://ow.ly/Gavn50XepJW
Join Hogan's Alley Society Saturday for their Walktober event, which will explore Vancouver's first Black Community, and highlight their community land trust.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-events?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/311538299p--walktober-reclaim-space-hogan-s-alley-society-x-best
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-events?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/311538299p--walktober-reclaim-space-hogan-s-alley-society-x-best
October 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Join Hogan's Alley Society Saturday for their Walktober event, which will explore Vancouver's first Black Community, and highlight their community land trust.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-events?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/311538299p--walktober-reclaim-space-hogan-s-alley-society-x-best
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-events?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/311538299p--walktober-reclaim-space-hogan-s-alley-society-x-best
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112 affordable co-ops homes are coming to downtown Vancouver.
We were joined by MP Jill McKnight MLA Terry Yung, and MP Hedy Fry to announce $69 million in funding to support the development of 112 affordable co-op homes at 1120 Seymour Street.
We were joined by MP Jill McKnight MLA Terry Yung, and MP Hedy Fry to announce $69 million in funding to support the development of 112 affordable co-op homes at 1120 Seymour Street.
October 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
112 affordable co-ops homes are coming to downtown Vancouver.
We were joined by MP Jill McKnight MLA Terry Yung, and MP Hedy Fry to announce $69 million in funding to support the development of 112 affordable co-op homes at 1120 Seymour Street.
We were joined by MP Jill McKnight MLA Terry Yung, and MP Hedy Fry to announce $69 million in funding to support the development of 112 affordable co-op homes at 1120 Seymour Street.
Emceed a major co-op housing announcement this AM at 1220 Seymour. Partnership between 3 levels of gov't & @chf.bc.ca. Thx to @jillmcknightdelta.bsky.social and Yung & Thom Armstrong. Much needed affordable rental in Van Centre.
October 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Catch the highlights from the Century of Co-operation Awards with our recap video! Congratulations to all the recipients who continue to inspire and strengthen our co-op movement.
October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Catch the highlights from the Century of Co-operation Awards with our recap video! Congratulations to all the recipients who continue to inspire and strengthen our co-op movement.
During #CoopWeek2025, we’re celebrating connection and community.
At Sahali Housing Co-op, Maria Tanga uses design and storytelling to turn newsletters into bridges that bring members closer.
Read more: https://www.chf.bc.ca/building-community-one-newsletter-at-a-time/
At Sahali Housing Co-op, Maria Tanga uses design and storytelling to turn newsletters into bridges that bring members closer.
Read more: https://www.chf.bc.ca/building-community-one-newsletter-at-a-time/
October 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
During #CoopWeek2025, we’re celebrating connection and community.
At Sahali Housing Co-op, Maria Tanga uses design and storytelling to turn newsletters into bridges that bring members closer.
Read more: https://www.chf.bc.ca/building-community-one-newsletter-at-a-time/
At Sahali Housing Co-op, Maria Tanga uses design and storytelling to turn newsletters into bridges that bring members closer.
Read more: https://www.chf.bc.ca/building-community-one-newsletter-at-a-time/