West End Food Co-op's Co-op Cred Program is an innovative neighbourhood-based economic development tool.
Co-op Cred Program Blossoms in Parkdale
Slave to the Grind Turns 1! By-Law Changes at Your Local Market
After the first few years we have learned a lot and have made some important changes to our by-laws.
The Root Cellar is Hiring: Working Chef/Kitchen Manager
In anticipation of our upcoming expansion, The Root Cellar Organic Cafe is hiring an executive chef to develop and execute menus, train and supervise kitchen staff, and oversee all kitchen administration.
Our Community Food Store Developing in St. Catharines
Karrie Porter and Brennan Finley are two of the organizers behind a movement to bring a co-op grocery store to downtown St. Catharines.
The Mustard Seed Makes the News
The Mustard Seed, a downtown grocery co-op proposed for Hamilton, was featured on the front page of today's Hamilton Spectator! Couple says user-owned food store would hit the spot in downtown Hamilton In less than a week, a small group
The Village Food Co-op in Kingston Eyes Growth
The emerging Village Co-op in Kingston received some media attention for their efforts in March 2011. Resonating with the Local Organic Food Co-ops Network aspirations for co-operation among co-ops (principle 6 of the co-operative principles), the article mentions the Village Co-op
From Land to Plate: The Dilemmas and Victories of Alternative Food Distribution in Ontario
Sustain Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, is pleased to release a new report on local food distribution in Ontario. At the 2010 OCTA Summit, participants identified distribution as the key barrier to growing local food economies
Case Study: OntarBio
This case study was prepared for the Governance Module of the CCA/CCC Leadership Development Program. OntarBio is the farmer-owned co-operative which formed the subsidiary company and brand Organic Meadow.