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The Co-op Perspective – March 2013 Issue

Hot of the presses! The March 2013 Issue of the Co-op Perspective is now out!

Follow this link for a PDF version.

 

BC Food Systems Network Gathering

The Gathering Committee of the BC Food Systems Network has started preparing for another Gathering. We are thrilled to announce that Diane Elliott-Buckley will be back this year as coordinator of the Gathering. Welcome back, Diane!

Still time to get the early-bird rate! - Social Enterprise Day in BC

BC is leading the way for social enterprise policy support across Canada! At the Day of Learning you’ll get the latest shared policy goals from the Liberal Caucus Chair Gordon Hogg and the NDP Caucus Chair Shane Simpson and hear all the updates on implementation of the provincial social enterprise and social finance priorities from the Co-Chairs of the BC Partners for Social Impact, Al Etmanski, Molly Harrington and Jim Fletcher.

Co-op Day in Victoria!

Whether your passion is social justice, health care, peace and co-operation, economic sustainability, you are invited to Victoria Co-op Day, Feb 23rd 11am - 2pm at Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield at Moss.

Dr Ian MacPherson, global speaker on the co-op sector will speak on Peace, Co-operation and Sustainability.
Displays and great door prizes from 18 Victoria area co-ops and supporters of the co-op sector.

As well the Annual General Meeting of the Victoria Community Health Co-op: join now to have a say in the future of health care in this area.

Central Okanagan Food Policy Council: Food Forum

The Central Okanagan Food Policy Council is working on some great local projects, but we need a way for everyone to be heard.

Their new online Food Forum is up and running, with a few topics set up to get everyone going. Please let everyone know that this will be a place where everyone can add their ideas, solutions, or just have a little fun.