Each For All Host

Robin Puga

Founder · Host & Executive Producer Since 2006

Host and executive producer Robin Puga has been with Each For All from its beginning in 2006. Robin studied at the British Columbia Institute of Co-operative Studies (BCICS) and is active in the co-op community. In addition to working in the technology sector he’s a founding member of the CanTrust worker co-op and previous board member of the BC Co-op Association.

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Season 16 · January 4, 2022 · 60 min

Each For All 2021 – Looking back at our history

We have an annual tradition at Each For All of starting the new year by reflecting on what we've covered in the past year. In this year's reflection we also wanted to get to hear more of the stories from our producers, how and why…

Season 15 · November 30, 2021 · 63 min

Co-ops Provide Relief During BC Storms/Affordable Housing Update

Aerial shot of Abbotsford flooded November, 2021, brought British Columbia terrible storms, floods and mudslides in what already has been a year marked by a heat dome and wildfires. Hit particularly hard was the Fraser Valley, Merritt, Princeton and numerous First Nations communities. The stories…

Season 15 · June 1, 2021 · 60 min

Modo and Worker Co-ops: Co-ops leading social change, again!

The team at Each for All stands in solidarity with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc peoples. We respectfully mourn & join the calls for honouring the 215 Indigenous children through meaningful action & implementation of the Truth And Reconciliation Commission recommendations. We broadcast from unceded, traditional and…

Season 15 · February 2, 2021 · 60 min

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.

Season 15 · January 12, 2021 · 58 min

Check in w/ Zoë Creighton & 2020 Review wrap up

Our 1st interview of 2021 is with Zoë Creighton, coordinator of the Upper Columbia Cooperative Council. Lots going on for co-ops in BC in 2021! Plus part 2 of our EFA 2020 review.

Season 15 · January 5, 2021 · 60 min

Each For All 2020 – Year in Review

Join us in reflecting on an unprecedented year and the stories we've covered, from co-operative's response to the global pandemic to Canada’s iconic Mountain Equipment Co-op demutualizing.

Season 14 · December 1, 2020 · 60 min

MP Jenny Kwan on Affordable Housing & Co-op Checkins

Listen in as our honourable member of parliament for East Vancouver, Jenny Kwan, and guest Thom Armstrong discuss the challenges facing housing co-operatives in these extraordinary times. As well, our regular checkins bring you news from the co-op sector.

Season 14 · October 6, 2020 · 60 min

Verdict for SaveMEC Campaign and co-op sector checkins

Each For All covers the verdict on MEC's sale with Kevin Harding from the SaveMEC campaign. Later, our co-operative sector checkins discuss what's important to co-operatives in a BC election during a pandemic.

Season 14 · September 29, 2020 · 60 min

SaveMEC Campaign Goes To Court/Mobilizing for the Climate Emergency w Seth Klein

SaveMEC.ca! Each For All continues its search for answers as to how we can stop this from happening again. We begin with an update on the legal battles being waged by members with the support of the Canadian co-operative sector. As well, our producer Vesta…

Season 14 · September 22, 2020 · 60 min

MEC Members Bypassed in Sale of Assets to U.S. Firm

On Monday September 14, news broke that Mountain Equipment Co-op's board of directors had unanimously approved a deal to sell MEC's assets to a private U.S. firm. MEC never asked its members (more than 5 million) to weigh in. What happened to Co-operative Principle #2…

Season 14 · August 4, 2020 · 60 min

Co-ops in the time of COVID – w/ John Kay, Thom Armstrong & Ross Gentleman / special guest Adam Trott

This is our monthly checkin for August 4th, 2020. Panel guests are John Kay, Thom Armstrong and Ross Gentleman. We continue our discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on co-operatives. Special guest Adam Trott is the recent winner of St. Mary's University – International Centre…

Season 14 · April 7, 2020 · 49 min

Co-ops in the time of COVID – Check-ins with John Kay, Thom Armstrong & Ross Gentleman

This is our monthly checkin for April 7th, 2020. The entire world has changed in the 5 weeks since we last spoke. Tonight we discuss what the present and future holds for co-operatives in the time of COVID. How impactful will this pandemic be on…

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