Consumer Co-ops

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Vancouver Co-operative Radio, CFRO, 102.7FM is a non-commercial, co-operatively-owned, listener-supported, community radio station.

Located in the heart of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Co-op Radio is a voice for the voiceless that strives to provide a space for under-represented and marginalized communities. Co-op Radio aims to increase community participation by encouraging examination of the social and political concerns of the geographic and cultural communities of BC.

Visit online: www.coopradio.org

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Since 1998, the United Community Services Co-op (UCS Co-op) has been delivering for its member-owners a variety of products and services designed to save them money and help them meet their business goals.

Our work and our members together contribute to a growing collaborative culture in the sector.

The UCS Co-op is owned and operated by BC non-profit organizations, foundations and co-operatives, and is run by a team of highly experienced and innovative professionals, consultants and independent contractors. We offer a bridge linking:

Visit online: www.ucscoop.com

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The Slocan Valley Co-op offers groceries, baking, meats, produce, organics, deli and hardware, as well as full-service gas and lottery. Our Liquor Agency has an impressive array of beers, wines, coolers and spirits. We also sell fishing and hunting licences.

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Quadra Credit Union is proud to be a part of our community. We have been banking on the Discovery Islands since 1941. Our two modern branches on Quadra Island and Cortes Island serve over 3300 members from all walks of life and all sizes of business.

Quadra Credit Union's mission statement is "to be a community co-operative providing equitable financial services to our members in a personal, confidential and professional manner."

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Peninsula Co-op was founded in 1977 by a group of local people with a strong belief that the co-perative way of doing business could be successful. They went door to door in the local neighbourhoods explaining what a Co-op is and encouraging people to join.

Visit online: www.peninsulaco-op.com

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North Peace Savings and Credit Union (NPSCU) is a democratic, ethical and innovative provider of financial services to its members. Founded in 1947 to provide financial services to people from all walks of life, NPSCU has grown to become a major financial institution serving the people of northern British Columbia.

Visit online: www.northpeacesavings.com

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Many factors have contributed to our success over the fifty-five years we have been in business. One key component of our credit union has always been people. Whether those people are our members, our employees, our board or the community, we see each one of them as an integral part of who we are as a credit union.

Visit online: www.nelsoncu.com

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Mid Island Co-op was created by mid Vancouver Island citizens in 1959 as a socially responsible way to provide themselves with goods and services.

Probably everybody who lives in and around Nanaimo has heard of the Co-op. In fact, though we've been known by a few different names, it's still just 'the Co-op' to most people. And it is probably one of the best-known institutions in our community.

Visit online: www.midisland.coop

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The Lake View Team at the Big Bike Ride Event. Lake View also won the Team Spirit Event.

Visit online: www.lakeviewcreditunion.com

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Ladysmith & District Credit Union has been serving our community since 1944, developing strong relationships while being a fiscally sound shoulder that businesses and families have been able to lean on. LDCU is where member service is more than a motto; it’s part of our name.

Constantly striving to improve our services to members, LDCU has recently introduced many new and innovative financial products. The most recent is MATCHplus, a rate-matching product for local investment, loans and mortgages with free bonus incentives.

Visit online: www.ldcu.ca