
Sunnyhill Housing Co-operative in Calgary was featured by CBC News in January: “With a waitlist extending over two years, Calgary's Sunnyhill Housing Co-operative exemplifies the growing demand for cooperative housing. As rental prices soar, the co-op's model of shared ownership and management provides a much-needed alternative, offering both affordable housing and a supportive community environment." (CBC News)

Co-op member Christine Mounsteven told the Toronto Star that moving to a co-op 30 years ago was the “best decision I ever made.” Older women in Canada are facing a heavy burden of poverty and co-op housing is a solution that offers affordability and community connection. (Toronto Star)

Four Sisters Co-op is an oasis of affordability in Vancouver’s downtown core. Member Brie Koniczek shared the story of what living in a housing co-op has meant for her and her family in a profile by Maclean’s Magazine. (Macleans)

A group of tenants in Hamilton took action when their building went up for sale, organizing to purchase their building and form a co-op. Their story is an example of why national funding is needed to protect existing affordable units and move them into community ownership. (CHCH-TV)

NACHA Executive Director Ayanna Innis explained how co-ops work and how co-ops create a sense of community in an interview on CBC. (CBC)

After the Federal government’s Fall Economic Statement generated buzz about co-op housing, CityNews Kitchener spoke to CHF Canada staff and Carine Nind from the Willowside Housing Co-operative in Kitchener. (CityNews Kitchener)

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada presented the Large Co-operative Award of the Year to CHF Canada. Watch a video about the award.






