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Moving further to the left: Co-op Radio will soon move to 100.5FM!

The decision is finally in!  On September 9th, 2011, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced their approval to allow Vancouver Co-op Radio to broadcast at the 100.5 FM frequency.  This decision has many benefits for the 35-year-old Co-op Radio, including new technical equipment, new outreach opportunities and new financial income. 

CED Study Bursaries are Available!

$1000 community economic development bursary
Deadline to apply: December 14, 2009

The Canadian CED Network, Coast Capital Savings and the Vancity Community Foundation are pleased to announce applications are being accepted for $1000 bursaries to enroll in Simon Fraser University's Certificate Program for Community Economic Development.

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All You Need is Art

The progressing culture of a city defines and separates it from other urban areas. Unfortunately, London’s arts scene can sometimes feel like a younger sibling in Ontario, often overlooked by larger cities and only seldom chiming in with a unique voice.

However, a group of young artists and Western students calling themselves the Open House Arts Collective aim to add a little more maturity and confidence to London’s cultural movements.

New co-op gives artists a place to share their work

A new co-op on Argyle Street near Third Avenue is giving a handful of artists another venue to show their work in Port Alberni.

The Artists’ Co-operative comprises four separate businesses under one roof: Free Burde Studio, owned by DJ Burdett; Captured Images by Don Osborne of Ucluelet; The Shutterflies Kiss, by Dana Lloyd-Walker; and Woodswork art by Liam Tromans.