As 2024 draws to a close, we at BCCA extend our warmest holiday greetings to you and your loved ones. This time of year offers a moment to reflect on the progress made and the opportunities ahead—and there is much to be excited about for the coming year. This year has been one of transition … Continued
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” This recognition highlights the power of cooperation to address the challenges we face as a society. This recognition couldn’t come at a more pivotal time. From climate action to economic inclusion, the cooperative model is uniquely … Continued
With over a decade of experience in public relations, marketing, and communications, Aaron brings a wealth of expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and member engagement. He has a deep passion for human-centric marketing and a strong foundation in the cooperative credit union sector, making him an excellent fit for BCCA. In his previous role … Continued
The past few months at BCCA have been fast-paced and rewarding as we navigated challenges and celebrated exciting milestones. A key highlight is welcoming Aaron Rideout to our team as Public Relations Manager on October 22. Aaron’s energy and expertise are already bringing fresh ideas and momentum to our work! We’ve made significant progress in … Continued
Meet CanTrust Hosting Co-op, a member-owned tech enterprise located in Vancouver, BC. They are dedicated to helping social economy organizations thrive by providing access to secure, affordable, Open Source technology. As a triple-bottom-line (people, planet, profit) cooperative, CanTrust prioritizes fairness and sustainability in all their endeavours. Their mission is to empower like-minded organizations with the … Continued
As I complete my second month at BCCA, I continue to be inspired by the impactful work happening across the BC co-operative landscape. It has been a true pleasure meeting many of you and learning about your remarkable efforts to strengthen our communities. Our team has been working hard, collaborating with numerous partners to bring … Continued
This month, BCCA connected with our member Coast Car Co-op to learn more about their community impact. Read the full interview below. Coast Car Co-op Members at their 2024 Annual General Meeting Tell us about Coast Car Co-op. What is the community/member need you serve? We are proud to be BC’s 6th locally owned Co-operative … Continued
Vancouver, BC, July 31, 2024 – The BC Co-operative Association (BCCA) expresses deep sadness over the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Co-operative, an iconic brand in British Columbia for over 88 years. The closure left hundreds of BC fruit farmers scrambling to find alternative ways to market their products, dealing a significant blow to … Continued
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of cooperator Robert (Bob) Arthur Williams on July 7th, aged 91. Among his diverse work and many accomplishments -too many to list comprehensively here- Bob Williams served as a city planner for Delta, an alderman (as they were then called) for the City of Vancouver, … Continued
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy’s 2024 budget for the Province of British Columbia lacks strategy for civil society. In this article, BCCA Co-Executive Director, Elvy Del Bianco, breaks down the 2024 Provincial Budget and what it means for co-operatives. The Minister notes that in the face of a cooling economy, many British Columbians are facing significant … Continued