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
Family Day reminds us that family can look many ways.
In co-ops, it’s built through shared spaces, everyday kindness, and looking out for one another.
Today we celebrate the connections that turn housing into home.
Happy Family Day from CHF BC 🤍
In co-ops, it’s built through shared spaces, everyday kindness, and looking out for one another.
Today we celebrate the connections that turn housing into home.
Happy Family Day from CHF BC 🤍
February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Family Day reminds us that family can look many ways.
In co-ops, it’s built through shared spaces, everyday kindness, and looking out for one another.
Today we celebrate the connections that turn housing into home.
Happy Family Day from CHF BC 🤍
In co-ops, it’s built through shared spaces, everyday kindness, and looking out for one another.
Today we celebrate the connections that turn housing into home.
Happy Family Day from CHF BC 🤍
Roses are red, violets are blue…
Our housing puns are strong — and made just for you 💘🏘️
Swipe through for some staff-created Valentine’s fun!
Vote for your favourite in the comments!
Our housing puns are strong — and made just for you 💘🏘️
Swipe through for some staff-created Valentine’s fun!
Vote for your favourite in the comments!
February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Roses are red, violets are blue…
Our housing puns are strong — and made just for you 💘🏘️
Swipe through for some staff-created Valentine’s fun!
Vote for your favourite in the comments!
Our housing puns are strong — and made just for you 💘🏘️
Swipe through for some staff-created Valentine’s fun!
Vote for your favourite in the comments!
Our CEO, Thom Armstrong, joined @chly.ca to talk about a new co-op coming the North Cowichan and how different levels of government need to work together to make affordable housing options possible.
Defining affordability as Nanaimo prezones for social housing, a North Cowichan Co-op's road to reality.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
Defining affordability as Nanaimo prezones for social housing, a North Cowichan Co-op's road to reality
Nanaimo is looking at new rules to encourage more affordable housing in...
www.chly.ca
February 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Our CEO, Thom Armstrong, joined @chly.ca to talk about a new co-op coming the North Cowichan and how different levels of government need to work together to make affordable housing options possible.
Is this a privacy breach… or not?
From emails to event photos to member records, co-ops handle personal information every day — and small mistakes can have big consequences.
Learn what’s allowed under PIPA
Register now https://ow.ly/lHWT50Y7MwX
From emails to event photos to member records, co-ops handle personal information every day — and small mistakes can have big consequences.
Learn what’s allowed under PIPA
Register now https://ow.ly/lHWT50Y7MwX
February 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Is this a privacy breach… or not?
From emails to event photos to member records, co-ops handle personal information every day — and small mistakes can have big consequences.
Learn what’s allowed under PIPA
Register now https://ow.ly/lHWT50Y7MwX
From emails to event photos to member records, co-ops handle personal information every day — and small mistakes can have big consequences.
Learn what’s allowed under PIPA
Register now https://ow.ly/lHWT50Y7MwX
Join the Aging in Place Committee!
Aging is a part of life—and a reality for every person in every community. How we plan for it makes all the difference. 💙
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/vFI250YanV7
Aging is a part of life—and a reality for every person in every community. How we plan for it makes all the difference. 💙
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/vFI250YanV7
February 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Join the Aging in Place Committee!
Aging is a part of life—and a reality for every person in every community. How we plan for it makes all the difference. 💙
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/vFI250YanV7
Aging is a part of life—and a reality for every person in every community. How we plan for it makes all the difference. 💙
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/vFI250YanV7
We are disappointed by the closure of the Preservation Funding for Community Housing program by CMHC.
CHF BC will continue to work with co-ops on renewal planning, while advocating for government support to retain existing affordable housing.
www.chf.bc.ca/cmhc-closes-...
CHF BC will continue to work with co-ops on renewal planning, while advocating for government support to retain existing affordable housing.
www.chf.bc.ca/cmhc-closes-...
CMHC Closes Preservation Funding - CHF BC
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 thro...
www.chf.bc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
We are disappointed by the closure of the Preservation Funding for Community Housing program by CMHC.
CHF BC will continue to work with co-ops on renewal planning, while advocating for government support to retain existing affordable housing.
www.chf.bc.ca/cmhc-closes-...
CHF BC will continue to work with co-ops on renewal planning, while advocating for government support to retain existing affordable housing.
www.chf.bc.ca/cmhc-closes-...
This year marks 30 years of Black History Month in Canada.
We’re celebrating Black leadership, creativity, and community power — and reflecting on how equity and belonging strengthen co-ops.
Let’s celebrate, learn, and engage together. https://ow.ly/A1Im50Y7TX2
We’re celebrating Black leadership, creativity, and community power — and reflecting on how equity and belonging strengthen co-ops.
Let’s celebrate, learn, and engage together. https://ow.ly/A1Im50Y7TX2
February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
This year marks 30 years of Black History Month in Canada.
We’re celebrating Black leadership, creativity, and community power — and reflecting on how equity and belonging strengthen co-ops.
Let’s celebrate, learn, and engage together. https://ow.ly/A1Im50Y7TX2
We’re celebrating Black leadership, creativity, and community power — and reflecting on how equity and belonging strengthen co-ops.
Let’s celebrate, learn, and engage together. https://ow.ly/A1Im50Y7TX2
Feb 5, 2026
Thinking about joining your co-op board — or already serving?
Strong directors don’t guess. They learn, prepare, and lead with confidence.
Ready to feel confident in your role?
👉 Register for our What Makes a Good Director? workshop
🔗 Link in bio
Thinking about joining your co-op board — or already serving?
Strong directors don’t guess. They learn, prepare, and lead with confidence.
Ready to feel confident in your role?
👉 Register for our What Makes a Good Director? workshop
🔗 Link in bio
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Feb 5, 2026
Thinking about joining your co-op board — or already serving?
Strong directors don’t guess. They learn, prepare, and lead with confidence.
Ready to feel confident in your role?
👉 Register for our What Makes a Good Director? workshop
🔗 Link in bio
Thinking about joining your co-op board — or already serving?
Strong directors don’t guess. They learn, prepare, and lead with confidence.
Ready to feel confident in your role?
👉 Register for our What Makes a Good Director? workshop
🔗 Link in bio
📢 Reminder: Property Assessment Appeals
If your co-op believes an error has been made, you have until February 2 to appeal.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rcMO50Y44Bm
If your co-op believes an error has been made, you have until February 2 to appeal.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rcMO50Y44Bm
Assessment/Property Tax Reminder 2026 - CHF BC
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
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January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
📢 Reminder: Property Assessment Appeals
If your co-op believes an error has been made, you have until February 2 to appeal.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rcMO50Y44Bm
If your co-op believes an error has been made, you have until February 2 to appeal.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rcMO50Y44Bm
New course now available
RALLY is more than a word — it’s a practice.
These steps help us build co-op communities rooted in respect, awareness, and inclusion.
To learn more, take Addressing Unconscious Bias in Co-ops course — https://ow.ly/ZizP50XYhBG
RALLY is more than a word — it’s a practice.
These steps help us build co-op communities rooted in respect, awareness, and inclusion.
To learn more, take Addressing Unconscious Bias in Co-ops course — https://ow.ly/ZizP50XYhBG
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
New course now available
RALLY is more than a word — it’s a practice.
These steps help us build co-op communities rooted in respect, awareness, and inclusion.
To learn more, take Addressing Unconscious Bias in Co-ops course — https://ow.ly/ZizP50XYhBG
RALLY is more than a word — it’s a practice.
These steps help us build co-op communities rooted in respect, awareness, and inclusion.
To learn more, take Addressing Unconscious Bias in Co-ops course — https://ow.ly/ZizP50XYhBG
Island Forum is here!
For the first time ever, Island Education Day and Island Council are happening together — and you’re invited!
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/7F3f50Y4uzn
For the first time ever, Island Education Day and Island Council are happening together — and you’re invited!
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/7F3f50Y4uzn
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Island Forum is here!
For the first time ever, Island Education Day and Island Council are happening together — and you’re invited!
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/7F3f50Y4uzn
For the first time ever, Island Education Day and Island Council are happening together — and you’re invited!
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/7F3f50Y4uzn
Jan 29, 2026 at 6:00pm
Ready for a healthier co-op culture?
Join Beverly Beuermann-King on Jan 29 to learn how to stop gossip at the source and strengthen trust in your community.
Register now https://ow.ly/3tpS50Y0Xvg
Ready for a healthier co-op culture?
Join Beverly Beuermann-King on Jan 29 to learn how to stop gossip at the source and strengthen trust in your community.
Register now https://ow.ly/3tpS50Y0Xvg
January 26, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Jan 29, 2026 at 6:00pm
Ready for a healthier co-op culture?
Join Beverly Beuermann-King on Jan 29 to learn how to stop gossip at the source and strengthen trust in your community.
Register now https://ow.ly/3tpS50Y0Xvg
Ready for a healthier co-op culture?
Join Beverly Beuermann-King on Jan 29 to learn how to stop gossip at the source and strengthen trust in your community.
Register now https://ow.ly/3tpS50Y0Xvg
Today we celebrate the International Day of Education.
We want to thank our facilitators for sharing their knowledge, experience, and care — and our members for valuing education through showing up, asking questions, and choosing to learn together.
We want to thank our facilitators for sharing their knowledge, experience, and care — and our members for valuing education through showing up, asking questions, and choosing to learn together.
January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Today we celebrate the International Day of Education.
We want to thank our facilitators for sharing their knowledge, experience, and care — and our members for valuing education through showing up, asking questions, and choosing to learn together.
We want to thank our facilitators for sharing their knowledge, experience, and care — and our members for valuing education through showing up, asking questions, and choosing to learn together.
2026 is the new #2016.
Same co-op spirit. Same community energy. Just a new decade. Throw it back to some unforgettable CHF BC moments!
Same co-op spirit. Same community energy. Just a new decade. Throw it back to some unforgettable CHF BC moments!
January 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM
2026 is the new #2016.
Same co-op spirit. Same community energy. Just a new decade. Throw it back to some unforgettable CHF BC moments!
Same co-op spirit. Same community energy. Just a new decade. Throw it back to some unforgettable CHF BC moments!
2026 is shaping up to be a full year of learning, connection, and co-op community building at CHF BC!✨ Mark your calendars so you don’t miss our key gatherings across BC.
Read More: https://ow.ly/2kOy50Y0juV
Read More: https://ow.ly/2kOy50Y0juV
Save the Dates for our 2026 Key Events - CHF BC
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
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January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
2026 is shaping up to be a full year of learning, connection, and co-op community building at CHF BC!✨ Mark your calendars so you don’t miss our key gatherings across BC.
Read More: https://ow.ly/2kOy50Y0juV
Read More: https://ow.ly/2kOy50Y0juV
New course now available
Unconscious bias shapes more than we realize.
Learn how it shows up in co-op life — and how to address it.
Take Addressing Unconscious Bias in Co-ops course to learn more
Register —https://ow.ly/YmkK50XYhxv
Unconscious bias shapes more than we realize.
Learn how it shows up in co-op life — and how to address it.
Take Addressing Unconscious Bias in Co-ops course to learn more
Register —https://ow.ly/YmkK50XYhxv
January 17, 2026 at 12:01 AM
New course now available
Unconscious bias shapes more than we realize.
Learn how it shows up in co-op life — and how to address it.
Take Addressing Unconscious Bias in Co-ops course to learn more
Register —https://ow.ly/YmkK50XYhxv
Unconscious bias shapes more than we realize.
Learn how it shows up in co-op life — and how to address it.
Take Addressing Unconscious Bias in Co-ops course to learn more
Register —https://ow.ly/YmkK50XYhxv
Register for "What Makes a Good Board?" workshop on Jan 15, 2026 at https://ow.ly/XPTK50XSJBP
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Register for "What Makes a Good Board?" workshop on Jan 15, 2026 at https://ow.ly/XPTK50XSJBP
🎓 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...
www.cbc.ca
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?...
youtu.be/gxexFYvBxIg?...
Reposted by Co-op Housing Federation of BC
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
tricitiesdispatch.com
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...