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More electric co-ops in US are sourcing renewable energy

'Any time we can produce renewable energy at the local level, and our members consume that…

200 Calgary staff to lose jobs at Federated Co-operatives

The procurement co-op lost one of its main client co-ops earlier in the year, which means…

Inductees named for the 2020 Cooperative Hall of Fame

Ben Burkett, Michael Mercer, Carmen Huertas-Noble and Everett M Dobrinski are the latest names to be…

Canadian architecture firm becomes worker co-op

The co-operative model was a natural fit, say the employees

Twin Trading rescued by Sustainable Harvest

Twin Trading worked with co-ops around the world – but went into administration last month

Calgary Co-op to remove plastic bags in 2020

The retailer will also continue to work with partners and suppliers to research new packaging options…

NCBA adopts resolution on diversity, equity and inclusion

Co-op principles 'need to be relevant to the world around us and need to be reappraised…

US electric co-ops continue their fight to protect tax-exempt status

'Without this legislation, many co-ops may miss out on grant income or disaster assistance, hurting our…

Desjardins updates number of members affected by data breach

The co-op has updated the number of members affected to 4.2 million

Barbados co-op sector urged to help island go carbon-free

The member-led model can engage people in the transition, which will help fight climate change and…

US co-ops to join session on the future of sustainable food

'Younger generations see economic exclusion and inequality, political divisiveness, and are demanding a greater say in…

Ocean Spray co-op partners with venture capital firm to drive innovation

The co-op will use a dedicated team from Plus and Play’s start-up innovators