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
A local co-op that helps Afghan refugee women with employment, work skills and English was saved from closure thanks to local MLA John Nuraney. The Malalay Afghan Women’s Sewing and Crafts Cooperative in Burnaby was on the verge of folding last summer due to lack of funding. Nuraney heard of the women’s plight and helped … Continued
VANCOUVER — What was once considered trash has become treasure for B.C. restaurateurs. Until recently, vats of old cooking oil had to be hauled away – at a cost. But the detritus of a million French fries is now liquid gold, with companies competing to buy the leftover grease to convert it into biodiesel, an … Continued
(Vancouver) On June 2 and 3, young people from around the world met to discuss how co-operatives can offer solutions to a sustainable future – and they did it without a single plane trip. The annual Building Co-operative Futures youth conference was held simultaneously in Vancouver, Saskatoon, Guelph, Karachi (Pakistan) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) this … Continued