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What you need to know about B.C.'s new rules on socializing indoors: https://www.cbc.ca///bc-covid-19-gathering-limit-1.5779589

General recommendations for routine cleaning and disinfection of households :-) https://www.cdc.gov//prevent-ge/cleaning-disinfection.html

British Columbia COVID-19 Dashboard. The dashboard is updated Monday to Friday at 5 p.m. https://experience.arcgis.com//a6f23959a8b14bfa989e3cda292

Remember to vote. In person - COVID-19 safety protocols or choose vote-by-mail. https://eregister.electionsbc.gov.bc.ca/ovr/welcome.aspx#

Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program: https://www.bchousing.org//womens-transition-housing-suppo

Dr. Bonnie Henry's Travel Manners :-) https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provincial-support/phase-3

Stay Safe, Save Lives :-) TransLink Mandatory Face Covering Policy https://link.etranslink.ca//61496305bc86358ca193d81dad0122

Dr. Bonnie Henry's Good Times Guide: "Spread fun - not COVID-19" https://goodtimes.gov.bc.ca/

2020 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS PRESENTED BY SCOTIABANK ANNOUNCING THE ICON AWARD https://ywcavan.org//2020-women-distinction-awards-icon-aw

Phone a shelter to find out how many beds are free and how late you can arrive. If a shelter doesn’t have a bed, staff will help you hook up with other options, including shelters not associated :-) https://smap.bchousing.org//shelters_list.jsf;jsessionid=q

The BC Centre for Disease Control link to Download and print posters and signage for your health care setting :-) http://www.bccdc.ca//clinica/covid-19-care/signage-posters

The BC Restart Plan takes a phased approach to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Each phase provides guidance for individuals and businesses: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provincia/bc-restart-plan

"Thank you to the unsung heroes in the non-profit housing sector. The past few months have been so challenging, but our non-profit housing providers have shown incredible resiliency. Take a look at this video as we showcase how our members have been inspiring and supporting their staff, tenants and clients through a difficult time. And from all of us here at BCNPHA thank you". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJRnG3L7Lrk&feature=youtu.be

Summer extension of BC’s temporary rental supplement: https://www.chf.bc.ca/summer-extension-of-bcs-temporary-re/

Every business and community in BC is being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and housing co-ops are no exception. CHF BC members have been asking for advice on a range of issues: https://www.chf.bc.ca//advice-to-members-during-covid-19-/

Don’t know who wrote it, but it’s spot on. Perspective: WE ARE NOT IN THE SAME BOAT ... I heard that we are all in the same boat, but it's not like that. We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. Your ship could be shipwrecked and mine might not be. Or vice versa. For some, quarantine is optimal. A moment of reflection, of re-connection, easy in flip flops, with a cocktail or coffee. For others, this is a desperate financial & family crisis.... For some that live alone they're facing endless loneliness. While for others it is peace, rest & time with their mother, father, sons & daughters. With the 600 weekly increase in unemployment some are bringing in more money to their households than they were working. Others are working more hours for less money due to pay cuts or loss in sales. Some families of 4 just received 3400 from the stimulus while other families of 4 saw 0. Some were concerned about getting a certain candy for Easter while others were concerned if there would be enough bread, milk and eggs for the weekend. Some want to go back to work because they don't qualify for unemployment and are running out of money. Others want to kill those who break the quarantine. Some are home spending 2-3 hours/day helping their child with online schooling while others are spending 2-3 hours/day to educate their children on top of a 10-12 hour workday. Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it and some are not sure if their loved ones are going to make it. Others don't believe this is a big deal. Some have faith in God and expect miracles during this 2020. Others say the worst is yet to come. So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different. Each of us will emerge, in our own way, from this storm. It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, actually seeing. We are all on different ships during this storm experiencing a very different journey. Realize that and be kind. Unknown Author See more

Group Buying Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.chf.bc.ca/group-buying-services-during-the-cov/

FCHI-2 Rental Assistance update: https://www.chf.bc.ca/fchi-2-rental-assistance-update/

Planning Vancouver Together Share Your Voice: https://www.chf.bc.ca/planning-vancouver-together-share-yo/

Community Housing Transformation Centre open for business: https://www.chf.bc.ca/community-housing-transformation-cen/

Over the years, both the federal and provincial governments have created programs to support the development of non-profit housing co-ops. The Community Land Trust also fosters co-op creation. Want to know more about the Co-op programs? https://www.chf.bc.ca/living-co-op/#co-op-program-details

We are pleased and excited to announce that SPICE Management Group Inc., donated to two wonderful charities this year, Canadian Cancer Society" and "The Children's Wish Foundation". Our new year wishes are to light up and put smiles on a few faces with these contributions :-)

Did you know CHF BC offers a wide range of workshop topics to develop your knowledge and skills in critical areas of governance [G], business management [M], community [C] building and planning [P] for the future. https://www.chf.bc.ca/education/workshops/

All about LIVING IN A CO-OP - The Advantages of Co-op Living | How Co-ops Work | Co-op Programs https://www.chf.bc.ca/living-co-op/

New supportive housing coming soon to Surrey :-) https://www.bchousing.org/news?newsId=1479154635025

Vibrant AGM at Housing Central Conference: CHF BC’s AGM on November 17, saw delegates and other members take part in the Housing Central Conference, the biggest affordable housing conference in the country. https://www.chf.bc.ca/vibrant-agm-at-housing-central-confe/

Hi all, We are super excited to share our new logo for the company! Over the next few months, you’ll see all the other visuals around SPICE aligning around this new direction. It’s still us. We’re still SPICE Management Group Inc. :-)

Housing Central magazine is now available online: http://online.fliphtml5.com/gakf/ujfw/#p=1

Important update on CMHC subsidy extensions https://www.chf.bc.ca/important-update-on-cmhc-subsidy-ext/

Fall Education Conference looks at co-ops within larger community: https://www.chf.bc.ca/fall-education-conference-looks-at-c/

CHF BC event - Annual General Meeting Registration is now open for this important meeting. Get all the details and register your delegate! https://www.chf.bc.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-2/

Education Day at Westin Richmond. Lively discussion in the Ask the Lawyer session

Shelter to open year round on Salt Spring Island :-) :-) https://www.bchousing.org/news?newsId=1479154523771

How will you celebrate Co-op Week October 13 to 19? https://www.chf.bc.ca/how-will-you-celebrate-co-op-week-oc/

What Is A Co-op? https://www.chf.bc.ca/what-is-a-co-op/ Watch the video and learn more! :-)

Budget-Friendly Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces: https://www.hgtv.com//budget-ideas-for-small-outdoor-space

2 days for the #IncludeCoop Campaign webinar! Register here: https://chfcanada.coop//your-voice-matters-how-to-get-inv/