Speaker Series #3 – Cancelled
Please note that the March 16 Speaker Series #3 Webinar – “Data 101 for Co-ops” – has been cancelled. Please join us for the next Speaker Series webinar, which is scheduled for April 20!
Category: Announcements
The 2022 British Columbia Budget – Response from the BC Co-op Association
On February 22, Finance Minister Selina Robinson released the Province of British Columbia’s 2022-2023 budget, Stronger Together. Highlights included: expanding licensed childcare by 40,000 new spaces over the next seven years supporting preparedness for climate disasters, with $210 million to support community climate-change preparedness investing into an inclusive and clean economy, with than $1 billion … Continued
Speaker Series #2 – February 16
Join us on Wednesday, February 16 from 11:30am-12:30pm BC Time (12:30-1:30pm Alberta time) for a one hour webinar profiling the “In Our Hands” project! Register by clicking here About the Program In Our Hands (IOH) is a co-operative entrepreneurship (“co-opreneurship”) program that aims to facilitate the development of co-operative enterprises that meet the employment … Continued
February 24 Webinar – How the Co-op Model Serves Value-Add: A Dialogue
Join us for a lively tete-a-tete with Jennifer Walsh, Manager of the BC Food Hub Network in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries and Simona Caselli, Head of EU Affairs Legacoop Agri-food / National Association of Agri-food Cooperatives for Rural & Coastal Development. We’ll hear about the BC Food Hub Network’s mandate to increase … Continued
Welcoming Elvy Del Bianco as Director of Co-operative Development and Government Relations
The BCCA is excited to welcome Elvy Del Bianco as Director of Co-operative Development and Government Relations! Elvy brings a great deal of expertise in advancing GR priorities and experience in engaging with key stakeholders across the province to grow the co-operative sector. We’re excited to have him join our team. 1. How did … Continued
Year end Q and A with the Executive Director
Question: What are some of the highlights from this past year? One of the biggest highlights this past year was seeing the continued co-operation between the ACCA and BCCA. This co-operation resulted in more collaborative events and efficient delivery of services. I am seeing this same emphasis on cooperation between our members as well, as … Continued
Welcome New Member – Ananda Cooperative Wellbeing Services
The BC Co-op Association is pleased to welcome Ananda Co-operative Wellbeing Services as our newest member! We reached out to the folks at Ananda to give them an opportunity to share some information about themselves – here’s what they told us: “Ananda Cooperative Wellbeing Services is a worker-owned coop that takes ancient well-being rituals and … Continued
2021 Co-op Week Webinars
Join us for these (free) Co-op webinars in October During Co-op Week! Pulse Check Part I: Consultation with Small & Start-Up Agriculture & Food Cooperatives Monday, October 18, 3:00 – 4:30 (PST) Register here Description: The BC Cooperative Association would like to reconnect with agriculture and food co-ops (large and small) after Kwantlen Polytech … Continued
BCCA Closed September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The BCCA office will be closed on Thursday, September 30 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Previously observed as Orange Shirt Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities that continue to be impacted by the ongoing legacy of … Continued
Annual General Meeting: Impact Report 2021
It’s AGM time again! Looking forward to connecting with our membership at the upcoming virtual annual general meeting – AGM 2021 – set for June 4th. To provide some greater insight, we have prepared an impact report for your review – see below. Please note this meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. You will … Continued