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Canadian government offers funding boost for co-op housing in Vancouver

The project is part of the National Housing Strategy which has allocated a total of CA…

Saskatchewan solar co-op bids to power city hall

‘Our goal is to simply to accelerate the adoption of solar power in our community, using…

Leadership workshop offered ahead of Co-op Impact Conference

Co-op experts, academics and renowned guest speakers will share insights and stimulate vital debates

Calgary Co-op pulls its business out of co-op distribution network

‘We’ll weather this and come out the other side,’ says Federated Co-ops Ltd

US electric co-op giant Tri-State promises a switch to renewables

But critics say the supplier, which serves 43 co-ops, has been slow to move away from…

Ted Howard, architect of the Cleveland Model, on the journey to a new economy

The social justice advocate tells how the lessons he learned from Mondragon to work in a…

Book review: How do we give economic power to the people?

'There’s a role for everyone in nourishing this potential next system'

Dominican Republic is on the hunt for a co-op anthem

Entries are expected to reflect the co-operative ethos and specifically refer to the Dominican Republic

Calgary Co-op scraps plastic bags at liquor stores and filling stations

'Our social purpose within Calgary is that of a responsible, trusted and dedicated resident citizen'

Caribbean credit unions in spotlight at Woccu conference

The sector is providing vital services to underbanked communities across the Caribbean region, said prime minister…

Nafcu calls for better information sharing to combat financial crime

‘Fraudsters often conduct fraudulent activities at multiple institutions before an institution recognises irregularities’

Study argues Desjardins has lost its co-op mission

A Montreal based research institute examines the evolution of Desjardins from the moment it was set…