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200 Calgary staff to lose jobs at Federated Co-operatives

The procurement co-op lost one of its main client co-ops earlier in the year, which means…

Inductees named for the 2020 Cooperative Hall of Fame

Ben Burkett, Michael Mercer, Carmen Huertas-Noble and Everett M Dobrinski are the latest names to be…

Canadian architecture firm becomes worker co-op

The co-operative model was a natural fit, say the employees

Twin Trading rescued by Sustainable Harvest

Twin Trading worked with co-ops around the world – but went into administration last month

Calgary Co-op to remove plastic bags in 2020

The retailer will also continue to work with partners and suppliers to research new packaging options…

NCBA adopts resolution on diversity, equity and inclusion

Co-op principles 'need to be relevant to the world around us and need to be reappraised…

US electric co-ops continue their fight to protect tax-exempt status

'Without this legislation, many co-ops may miss out on grant income or disaster assistance, hurting our…

Desjardins updates number of members affected by data breach

The co-op has updated the number of members affected to 4.2 million

Barbados co-op sector urged to help island go carbon-free

The member-led model can engage people in the transition, which will help fight climate change and…

US co-ops to join session on the future of sustainable food

'Younger generations see economic exclusion and inequality, political divisiveness, and are demanding a greater say in…

Ocean Spray co-op partners with venture capital firm to drive innovation

The co-op will use a dedicated team from Plus and Play’s start-up innovators

US co-op grocers respond to Amazon fires by increasing reforestation investment

NCG's programmes have facilitated the planting and conservation of nearly two million trees in the Amazon