Yearly Archives: 2019

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Co-op News August 20, 2019

Calgary Co-op Opts Out of FCL Food Purchasing System This week Calgary Co-op informed Federated Co-operatives Limited (F-C-L) that it will begin buying food from a private company early next year. Calgary co-op represents the largest wholesale customer for FCL.  In an email statement, Calgary Co-op spokesperson Sage Pullen McIntosh said its food business “operates [...]

By |2019-08-23T09:42:54-07:00August 23rd, 2019|News|0 Comments

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 Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated.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 based health care agency in [...]

By |2019-08-13T16:04:12-07:00August 22nd, 2019|Show|0 Comments

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 Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated.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 pissed off, but that's been [...]

By |2019-08-15T13:16:42-07:00August 15th, 2019|Show|0 Comments

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 Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated.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, and expertise working on sustainability [...]

By |2019-08-08T16:59:37-07:00August 8th, 2019|Show|0 Comments

Co-op News August 6, 2019

Calgary Co-op To Expand Compostable Bag Program   The Calgary Co-op marked Earth Day this year by introducing a compostable bag program and charging a 5 cent fee for plastic bags. Since then, the Co-op says it’s seen a 73% reduction in plastic bag use over the same period last year. That’s why it’s going [...]

By |2019-08-07T07:57:11-07:00August 7th, 2019|News|0 Comments

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 to Anisha Desai and Jenna [...]

By |2019-08-03T18:10:12-07:00August 1st, 2019|Show|0 Comments

Co-op News July 30, 2019

Desjardin announces life-long identify protection for privacy members Desjardin announced free and automatic data theft protection for all of their clients. This comes after the major data breach affecting some 2.7 members. The protection plan includes up to $50,000 in financial compensation for expenses related to data theft, and identity theft insurance.   https://www.thenews.coop/140971/sector/banking-and-insurance/desjardins-announces-identity-theft-protection-members/ https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/privacy-breach-desjardins-announces-identity-theft-protection-for-all-caisse-members-888333022.html [...]

By |2019-07-31T15:59:22-07:00July 31st, 2019|News|0 Comments

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 people who face barriers to [...]

By |2019-07-25T13:41:21-07:00July 25th, 2019|Show|0 Comments

Co-op News July 23, 2019

Unions Boycott Westminster Savings Credit Union The BC Federation of Labour has called for a boycott of Westminster Savings Credit Union. The credit union plans to close its Shaughnessy Station branch in Port Coquitlam. The branch has been on strike since January. Westminster Savings denies the branch closure has anything to do with the unionized [...]

By |2019-07-25T08:29:52-07:00July 25th, 2019|News|0 Comments

Co-op News For July 16, 2019

Parliamentary committee on public safety set to take up Desjardins data breach   The House of Commons public safety and national security committee met this week to discuss data breaches. The meeting came about because of issues from the Desjarden data breach we reported on last month. They discussed how to prevent future breaches and [...]

By |2019-07-23T08:34:14-07:00July 23rd, 2019|News|0 Comments