Forget Trader Joe's. Some observers say Canadian grocery co-ops are a better climate-friendly community alternative to big foreign chains.
News that federal officials eager to lower food prices are now courting foreign grocery chains to set up shop in Canada has left some questioning why the government isn't instead supporting a Canadian alternative: grocery co-operatives, or co-ops.
It’s become very expensive to get into the housing market and the dream of buying a home appears unattainable for many. What can you do to be able to purchase a house? In the ‘Affording a Home’ series, we look at different ways others have done it and at resources that can help.
As costs rise, Canadians are more frequently struggling to make ends meet.
In December 2023, the Black Solidarity Economy Fund working group redistributed $280,000 to 48 Black-led solidarity economy projects!
The New Hanover Community Endowment announced a $6.8 million investment in the Northside Food Cooperative, a startup grocery store, on Wednesday.
Take some time to consider what IS your story? This sounds rudimentary, but it’s easy to forget the real story behind the numbers. If you are celebrating your co-op’s 25th anniversary, ask yourself, why was your co-op created? What solution did your co-op develop for the community that it serves? How did it help the community? What impact did it have on families? Do some research and think about who within your co-op community will have inspiring stories to share.
Stir to Action was founded as an online publisher in 2012 platforming new ideas and debate around economic alternatives. Over the past decade it has developed into a national infrastructure body for economic development, focussing on using democratic ownership to transform inequality, the climate emergency and political culture.
Two "revolutionary" co-operatives have been chosen to star in a feature-length TV documentary to be aired across Europe.
Equal Care Co-operative and Suma, both from West Yorkshire, were selected ahead of thousands of co-operatives from across the UK. The pair will feature alongside co-operatives from mainland Europe, with filming set to take place later this year (2024). The documentary will be pitched to broadcasters in countries across the continent.
