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Co-operative News October 15, 2019
It’s Canadian Co-op Week - Oct 13th to 19th! Co-op Week has been celebrated by francophones throughout Canada since 1958. In 1981 celebrations were held among anglophone co-ops in the Maritimes and Saskatchewan. The event went national in 1982 with the encouragement of the Co-operative Union of Canada, a predecessor [...]
Co-op News September 17, 2019
Cheese Co-op Closing after 134 years The Pine River Cheese and Butter Co-operative in Kincardine, Ontario is closing its doors after 134 years. 25 employees are out of work. The board of the farmer-owned co-operative made the decision Friday to cease operations. Production is slated to end later this [...]
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Squamish Fresh Co-op
Squamish award-winning businesswoman and mom Kelly Ann Woods had a bee in her bonnet (so to speak). What could be done to increase the variety of fruits and vegetables in her town while keeping the costs down? She reached out to other Squamish Moms on Facebook and together they pooled [...]
From the Archives: Green City Growers & Evergreen Energy Solutions
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. Joshua Peterman explores a fascinating model for developing social enterprises [...]
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum
On Saturday 21st of December 1844, the Rochdale Pioneers first opened their shop to the community, selling pure foods at affordable prices just before Christmas. In that same building is where the Rochdale Pioneers Museum is currently housed. It is located in Rochdale, England, and is often regarded as the [...]
From the Archives: BC Forestry Co-ops
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. Situated in a tiny town near Nelson, BC, the Harrop-Procter Community Co-operative provides [...]
From the Archives: Come As You Are Worker Co-operative
Josh speaks with Jack Lamon of Come As You Are. Come As You Are is Canada’s only worker co-operative sex-toy shop. Based in Toronto their online sales serve all of Canada. Topics include the development of sexual attitudes over the past 20 years, philosophies behind sexual health, the economic transition happening on Queen Street, and the decision to switch from brick and mortar to digital storefront.
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2016 Reflections: A Year in Review
It’s the last show of the year! Join the team members Robin Puga, Dale McGladdery, Joshua Peterman, and Sandy Goldman as they talk about the 2016 Each For All highlights.
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CASC Conference 2019: Small Business Succession and Co-op Conversions
This episode features the newest research around the Conversion to Cooperatives project, which explores business succession planning and the potential for transition into co-operatives. It is a 3-year project supported by a SSHRC Partnership Development grant; Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) is a key partner in the project, ensuring the [...]
2015 Reflections: A Year in Review
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. Tonight we take a moment to look back at 2015. Dale McGladdery, Danielle [...]
From the Archives: Association of Cooperative Educators
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. The Association of Cooperative Educators (ACE) has been a leading figure in co-op [...]
Growing Connections with U.S. Co-operators
Are Canadian and U.S. co-operators putting Principle 6 - Co-operation Among Co-operatives, into action? We examined this growing connection and news from the co-op scene south of the border with Doug O'Brien, President and CEO of the National Co-operative Business Association. Joining Doug on our panel were Ross Gentleman, chief [...]
Doing Politics Differently (2) – Jane Philpott Independent MP/Strengthening Canadian Democracy
In this installment we speak with Jane Philpott, the Independent MP for Markham-Stouffville in Ontario. We also speak with Shauna Sylvester, Executive Director of SFU's Centre for Dialogue who reports that Canadians want in on their democracy but are frustrated with the way it works now.
From the Archives: Wood Shop Workers Co-operative
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. This episode we do a deep dive into what has become a staple [...]
From The Archives: East End Food Co-op, Vancouver SOUP, Groundswell
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. In this episode we'll be doing a triple community showcase! The East End [...]
Doing Politics Differently (1) – Jody Wilson-Raybould Independent MP
There's a federal election on October 21 and abundant studies and stories of Canadians being dissatisfied with the status quo. They are asking what if, instead of attack ads, war rooms and battleground ridings, politicians of all stripes worked co-operatively across party lines to solve urgent problems?
From the Archives: NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. Since 1972 NorWest Co-op Community Health Co-op has been the only non-profit community [...]
From the Archives: Melanie Conn
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. "I don't know if every "women's thing" starts out because a woman was [...]
From the Archives: Sustainability Solutions Group
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG), is a worker co-op of diverse disciplines, personalities, cultures, [...]
AORTA: Challenging Oppression, Embracing Inclusivity, the Co-op Way
The Anti-Oppression and Resource Training Alliance (AORTA) is a worker-owned cooperative based in the US. As their title suggests, they work as consultants and facilitators, providing an intersectional approach to workshops, training, and planning for workspaces and organizations looking to fight oppression in their communities. In this episode we talk [...]
From the Archives: Umbrella Multicultural Health Co-operative
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. Umbrella Multicultural Health Co-operative is a member-driven not-for-profit health services organization. Their members are [...]
From the Archives: Start UP! Your Class Co-operative
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. In this episode we tell you everything you need to know about the Start [...]
From the Archives: The Bus Co-op
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. In 2014, members of the Langley Senior Resources Society, the Langley Lodge (operated [...]
Co-operative Ride-Sharing with Eva Co-op
Eva ride sharing co-operative launched just 8 weeks ago in Montréal, directly trying to challenge the Uber and Lyft status quo. Unique to Eva is its basis on blockchain and the co-operative model. We had a talk with Dardan Isufi, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, about what these innovative co-operators [...]
From the Archives: Co-op Housing Federation of Canada
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. The Co-op Housing Federation of Canada (CHF) is the organized voice of the Canadian co-operative [...]
CASC, ACE, and ICA Conference 2019: Co-op Youth, Values, and Branding
In May of 2019, one of our producers headed to this year's Co-operative Conference held jointly by the Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation (CASC), the Association for Co-operative Education (ACE), and the International Co-operative Association (ICA). In this special episode we get a variety of voices from the conference, with [...]
From the Archives: Community Currencies
This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated. Where does money come from? What is its inherent value? How can communities [...]
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