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Cooperatives & Communities
CHF Canada recognised again as a top employer
OTTAWA, March 22, 2024 – The Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada [CHF Canada] has been recognised for a fourth straight year as a top employer in the National Capital Region. “The leading employers…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Global Innovation Coop Summit 2023 confirmed
MONTREAL, September 12, 2023 – Cooperatives Europe is excited to participate in the Global Innovation Coop Summit [GICS] 2023 is scheduled to take place from September 27-29 in Montreal, Canada, organisers say.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
How-To Guide: Starting a Housing Cooperative
ONTARIO – Do you or your group of coop housing champions dream of starting a housing cooperative? There is no one-size-fits-all approach to establishing a new coop but this guide outlines some…
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International
Canadian credit unions are number one choice for small businesses, global conference hears
VANCOUVER – Credit unions’ cooperative principles and values-based services are what has set Canadian credit unions apart from other financial institutions, the leader of the Canadian Credit Union Association [CCUA] recently told attendees at…
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International
Tenants rally in Hamilton to convert rental building to a coop
ONTARIO – The tenants of 272 Caroline Street South in Hamilton are uniting to maintain the affordability of the 21-unit building by converting it into coop housing. The residents and supporters –…
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Sports
Former Arsenal star Eboue sends warm wishes ahead of Africa’s World Cup qualifiers
ABIDJANI– The FIFA World Cup African preliminary qualifiers were recently conducted in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. As expected, a tough but exciting journey lies ahead for all 54 nations competing for the 9…
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International
Winners of 2023 CMC Awards announced
OTTAWA- Cooperatives and Mutuals Canada [CMC] has announced the winners of the annual CMC Awards for 2023. Each year, CMC honours individuals and organisations working in the Canadian cooperative and mutual sector…
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International
WOCCU addresses UN Group to strengthen credit unions’ role in financial inclusion
NEW YORK—World Council of Credit Unions [WOCCU] Senior Vice President of International Advocacy Andrew Price recently outlined the various ways credit unions play a key role in growing financial inclusion for rural…
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International
New $500mln rental protection fund announced
ONTARIO-British Columbia [ BC ] Premier David Eby recently announced the launch of a new C$500-million fund that will help fund the purchase of residential buildings to secure long term affordability. The…
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International
WOCCU: 2023 digital growth award nominations open
MADISON, Wis. –Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ [WOCCU] 2023 Digital Growth Award, which will recognise one or more member credit union associations or member credit unions for successfully…
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