Christine Lovelace thinks the hassles of owning a car just aren’t worth it. Not when she can get one now and then from a car-sharing co-op. Lovelace sold her 1994 Toyota Tercel in 2005 after she moved from Nova Scotia to Washington, D. C., for work. While in the American capital, Lovelace relied on so-called … Continued
HAVANA — Communist Cuba has begun offering private farmers equipment and other resources on credit along with more land, as President Raul Castro seeks to reform agriculture by loosening the state’s grip. Just days after a government decree authorizing land grants to farmers, they are being called to meetings and asked what machinery and other … Continued
Citizens have plopped down almost three-quarters of a million dollars of their retirement money to invest in a new harbour-side home for the Halifax Farmers’ Market, bringing the structure one step closer to realization. But while organizers are optimistic, some of the government funds needed to move forward with the project remain unsecured and each … Continued
The answer to renewable energy might just be blowing in the wind. Doug Patterson is a Brandon City Councillor, “Manitoba not only has lots of water power to generate energy with but also we have wind. Manitoba’s probably, if you look at a wind map, it’s one of the top places in Canada for wind.” … Continued
Stephanie Vann used to rely on payday loans to cover her rent and summer camp for her three children. She felt ashamed and kept her finances secret. But the short-term, high-interest loans seemed to be her only option. Now, if the single mother needs a loan, she works with the Treasury Department Federal Credit Union. … Continued
Despite strong hints the Ontario government may back away from its earlier ethanol commitments, it’s full steam ahead for the $132-million ethanol plant in Aylmer, says a company official. "The statement by Premier (Dalton) McGuinty will not affect our plans," says Tom Cox, chairman of the Integrated Grain Processors Cooperative (IGPC), which owns the plant. … Continued
The sun is just a hazy glow behind thin cloud cover, but still high in the sky over Vancouver on this June evening, one of the longest of the year. Today the solar panels on Doug Horn’s roof generated enough electricity to power his small North Vancouver home for roughly 48 hours. Horn installed the … Continued
Winnipeg — Four Canadian co-ops were recognized for their innovations in co-operative governance today during the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA), in Winnipeg. “In 2007, a CCA Good Governance Committee was tasked with the dual objectives of overseeing the development of governance indicators that measure effective, distinctive, and innovative co-operative governance … Continued
SURREY – Coast Capital Savings has been honoured with the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) Innovations in Co-operative Governance Award. The acknowledgement recognizes Coast Capital Savings for its strong governance practices and innovations, providing a model from which other credit unions and co-operatives may learn. "The CCA award recognizes our innovation and desire to engage in … Continued
It has taken more than two years, but the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust has finally made it to the top. A $50,000 grant from Mountain Equipment Co-op means the organization will be able to pay off the line of credit needed to make the final payment on a 212-hectare parcel of land on Mount … Continued