Monthly Archives: February 2021

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Amherst Island Radio in Ontario

At Each For All we enjoy reaching out to other independent radio stations and sharing their stories.  So it was a natural for producer Joshua Peterman to spend some time with Eric Tremblay, President and Brand Manager of Amherst Island Radio in Stella, Ontario, just west of Kingston. "Born in a barn" in 2006,  CJAI [...]

By |2021-02-22T22:29:00-08:00February 22nd, 2021|Show|0 Comments

Community Connect Combats Isolation in Port Elgin, New Brunswick

One of the hardest aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been staying apart to stay safe. Seniors have borne the brunt of this "new normal" whether in care homes or living on their own as many have already lost loved ones and peers at this stage of their lives. That's what university student Hannah Crouse [...]

By |2021-02-16T06:58:50-08:00February 15th, 2021|Show|0 Comments

Community Seniors Co-operative O’Leary, P.E.I.

Seniors in O'Leary, Prince Edward Island are going to benefit from the efforts of their community to build a new state-of-the-art residence and run it as a co-operative. The 50-room facility, right in the heart of town, will give local seniors affordable housing, provide lots of programming for residents and community members and create much-needed [...]

By |2021-02-15T18:07:19-08:00February 15th, 2021|Show|1 Comment

Cape Breton Food Hub Co-operative & Food First Newfoundland

For small, local farmers, gaining access to new markets can be the difference between mere subsistence and actually making a living growing food. And for consumers, having a safe, secure and local supply of fresh produce and other goods is vital, especially during this pandemic. Enter the Cape Breton Food Hub Co-operative connecting farmers and [...]

By |2021-02-07T11:36:51-08:00February 6th, 2021|Show|0 Comments

Monashee Community Co-operative – Nourishing a Local Economy

The Monashee Community Co-operative is a grocery store located in Lumby, B.C. It began in 2013 when some local residents collaborated to organize bulk buying of organic foods at a lower price than nearby Vernon. Since then, it's grown to become a vital hub for folks to purchase local, safe, organic, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO food [...]

By |2021-02-06T13:52:23-08:00February 6th, 2021|Show|0 Comments

Andrea Harris (BCCA) & NorWest Co-op Community Health

Andrea Harris, the outgoing executive director of the BC Co-op Association, shares reflections on the co-op sector. And Corey Mohr, Community Development Coordinator, for NorWest Co-op Community Health shares their approach to community health during the pandemic.

By |2021-02-28T10:50:28-08:00February 2nd, 2021|Show|0 Comments