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Western Canadian development agency launched 27 co-ops last year

Co-operatives First, now in its tenth year, says it is also increasing its educational offerings, partnerships…

Meet … Michael Toye, executive director, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada

'Whether it’s housing, food security, affordability or economic sovereignty, co-ops provide a better alternative'

US electric co-ops push for faster permitting and grid expansion

Sector leaders met with policymakers to streamline regulations and grid investments, as rising demand for power…

Agropur dairy co-op to invest $1bn in Quebec and Nova Scotia sites

The co-op says the investment will create 90 jobs, boost production and upgrade tech at the…

Co-ops rally for workers this May Day

We hear from the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Europe's Cecop and the UK's workers.coop

Humboldt Cooperative announces record results – and name change

The co-op, part of Western Canada’s Co-operative Retailing System, shared the news at its AGM

US credit unions step up lobbying efforts ahead of 2027 federal budget

Sector bodies are rallying to the defence of the CDFI budget, which is again under attack…

NCBA Clusa chief presses case for home-care co-ops

Rural America’s healthcare crisis cannot be solved by the market alone, argues Doug O'Brien

Federated Co-operatives plans $150m upgrade to refinery complex

Work will focus on dismantling, repairing, maintaining and upgrading various sections at the complex

New branding for BC credit union as it moves to federal regulation

First West Credit Union has changed its name to Tru Cooperative Bank

Alberta provincial government to invest $9m in seed co-ops

'Farmer-owned local seed co-operatives play an integral role in ensuring seeds and crops are pest and…

Co-op banking of the African diaspora has implications beyond finance

A study of the informal co-op banks and rotating savings and credit associations (Roscas) used by…