With the release of two organic beers London Brewing becomes one of two independent craft breweries in Ontario who are certified to brew organic beer. The London Organic Lager is now available in local LCBOs and Beer Stores and the Front Porch Organic Session IPA will be hitting shelves before the end of November. These … London Brewing Releases Certified Organic Beers
The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF) offers grants to assist worker co-ops that are, or agree to become, members of CWCF to hire a co-op developer or other professional to help with a challenge that the co-op is facing. Assistance can be sought in any area needed such as marketing, financial administration, governance, conflict resolution, … Technical Assistance Program Accepting Applications
Par / by Amine El Hafa **English version follows.** La journée bilingue de CoopZone a été un franc succès. Pour cette année, CoopZone a pensé environnement et énergie renouvelable. Les sujets abordés ont eu bonne presse auprès des participants du fait de leur diversité et complémentarité. On a parlé d’économie circulaire, la coopération et notre … Rapport sur la journée bilingue de CoopZone/ Report on CoopZone’s Bilingual Day
This day started out with great anticipation and enthusiasm and it didn’t disappoint. The session was facilitated by Quebec board member, Jessica Provencher, who started the day off with a survey of who was in the room. Then we got right into things with Stephen Law who has extensive experience in mediation and conflict. Stephen … Worker Co-op Intensive Report: Human Issues in a Worker Co-op
By Kenzie Love and Hazel Corcoran CWCF concluded a successful conference in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, which offered both valuable new insights in forums and workshops and the familiar social and networking opportunities participants have come to expect. The conference kicked off with a land acknowledgement, welcoming remarks by CWCF President Reba Plummer and CoopZone President … Building Resilient Communities: CWCF-CoopZone Conference 2019
By Kaye Grant At our recent AGM in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, the board election was held. CWCF has three new board members: Frank Bezanson-Harris from Just Us Coffee Roasters Co-op in Grand Pré, NS (At-Large Director), Jessica Valentine from Woodshop Workers Co-op of Vancouver (BC/Yukon Director – completing a term, for two years) and Evan … CWCF AGM News
By John Harvie On October 25th and 26th, I had the opportunity to attend the CWCF annual conference and AGM. I attended along with Alexandra Wilson and Wendy Carruthers. Also attending in their CWCF positions were The Co-operators Board members, Hazel Corcoran, Reba Plummer, and Jessica Provencher. We were recognized as regular partners in many … Perspective from the Board Chair of the Co-operators
Below are the files related to CWCF’s 2019 AGM in Tatamagouche. We regret that these documents are available only in English. / Nous regrettons que de ces documents ne soient disponibles qu’en anglais. Si vous avez besoin d’aide pour comprendre la langue, consultez en français s’il vous plaît avec la directrice générale Hazel Corcoran, hazel@canadianworker.coop. Merci. AGM agenda … 2019 AGM Documents
CWCF is pleased to welcome three new members. Congratulations to Eyemole, Drivers Coalition, and Hypha! Eyemole Arts and Technology Co-operative, Vancouver: Eyemole is a worker co-op that produces digital media and provides consulting services to values-aligned clients. Services include app development, web design and development, augmented and virtual reality, graphic design, and more. Drivers Coalition Worker Co-op, … Welcome New Members!
CWCF hired Laura Ross to work in our Kentville, Nova Scotia office as RRSP Program Assistant. She works mostly part-time on various RRSP transactions for this growing program, including data entry, account statement mail-outs, etc. The role is much busier, and closer to full-time during RRSP season when CWCF handles a high volume of RRSP … Bio of Laura Ross