Co-op News for March 27, 2018
News Vancity selected as a top family friendly employer Vancity has been recognized as a leader in helping employees balance their family commitments outside of work. The credit union has been selected as one of [...]
Co-op News for March 6, 2018
News Vancouver-based MEC severs ties with gun manufacturer after outcry B.C.-based outdoor retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op will stop orders from five American brands owned by a gun manufacturing company following the shooting at a Florida [...]
Co-op News for February 20, 2018
News Budget brings additional funding for affordable housing The NDP brought down the provincial budget today, and it included what Finance Minister Carole James said is the largest investment in B.C.’s history for affordable housing. [...]
Co-op News for February 13, 2018
News B.C.'s Airbnb go to affordable housing plans The B.C. government says it will soon profit from the short-term rental market after reaching an agreement with AirBnB on the collection of taxes. The money will [...]
Co-op News for February 6, 2018
News Former B.C. premier Dave Barrett dead at 87 B.C.’s co-op movement, and B.C. social democrats, lost a long-time and great advocate last week with the death of former B.C. premier Dave Barrett. Barrett, who [...]
Co-op News for January 23, 2018
News B.C. government investing in affordable homes in the Downtown Eastside The Government of British Columbia says it is investing in people in the Downtown Eastside with approximately 450 units of affordable rental housing being [...]