At Spruce Court Co-op, Shannon is known for being a warm-hearted neighbour, a skilled gardener, and always having her Bernese Mountain Dog, Quinn, by her side. “If you get me … Continued
Kathy Aubichon has lived in Sarcee Meadows Housing Cooperative for just over ten years. She dedicates her time to fostering positive relationships between co-op members from different ages, cultures and … Continued
Hilton Henhawke and Philomena Chechock-Henhawke have been members of Charles Hastings Co-op for 26 years. Now seniors, they reflect on the benefits of co-op living and a lifetime of commitment … Continued
In Jamaica, where Dale Maitland grew up, people often spontaneously drop in and visit or check on their neighbours. While that’s less common in Toronto, Dale has worked hard to … Continued
Sara Maharajh is the president of Cliffside Court Housing Co-operative in Scarborough, ON, and is a business relationship manager at Cusource, the education and development arm of the Canadian Credit … Continued
“Staying positive when life just sucks,” reads one of the notes that accompanied hanging flower baskets given to members at Brittany Lane Housing Co-operative (BLHC), a 58-unit co-op in Sherwood … Continued
Lindsey Reed manages Sutherland Place Co-operative Homes in Cobourg, Ontario. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted for her the importance of community supports and resources, and re-affirmed her commitment to co-op … Continued
Denise Toussaint has worked as a manager in the co-op housing sector since 1986. She currently manages Hazelburn Housing Co-op in downtown Toronto. Denise’s work in the sector reflects her … Continued
Michelle Cooper-Iversen, as chief operating officer of the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC, has a lot on her desk this year. Not only is she overseeing work to keep CHF … Continued
Sandra Hardy lives at Old Grace Housing Co-op in Winnipeg and has seen the development of the co-op from just an idea to a full-fledged community. Here’s what the co-op … Continued