The West End Food Co-op is a non-profit multi-stakeholder food co-op. The co-op is committed to bringing more healthy and culturally appropriate food to the West End, and creating a hub for food change. The Co-op responds to the needs of all stakeholders in the local food system, and seeks solutions to shared problems. Owner-member groups include farmers, consumers, workers, and community partners. Activities include a weekly farmers market, community cannery, community food programming and the development of community owned store.

Catalyst Centre presents:

Friday February 4 and Friday February 25 from 9:30- 4:30

May 30 - June 1, 2010 in Ottawa (Carleton University)

http://www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/summit

February 10, 2010
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) is pleased to announce that the West End Food Co-op of Toronto, ON has been selected as the first-ever recipient of funding from the Robert Owen-Henri Lasserre Fund.

Up to $30,000 will be awarded to the West End Food Co-op's Parkdale Processing Project. The West End Food Co-op's vision is for a thriving community food culture that has a positive impact and promotes a sustainable food system.

Dear CWCF members, CoopZone members and others,

I thought you might find this of interest.  You may attend this session either in-person in Toronto (suggestion is to arrive early so that you can get a seat), or via webcast – by clicking the link of the SE Centre’s web site.  There is no cost to participate.

Cheers,
Hazel

SOCIAL ECONOMY CENTRE – UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

LUNCHBOX SPEAKERS' SERIES

The Fourth Pig fulfills contracts in sustainable building design, education and construction, natural building materials design and installation, and renewable energy installation. Fourth Pig provides consultation and training for clients in the green building and alternative energy sectors.

La Tierra Co-op, located in Gatineau (Québec) and Ottawa (Ontario), roasts and distributes gourmet coffees from our partner indigenous peasant cooperatives. We assist them in developing and growing their coops under a 100% fair trade model, only paying above fair trade for our coffee.

Brierwood Design Co-operative Ltd. are a software services and consulting firm that specialises in developing cutting-edge custom applications for our clients.

The Natural Burial Co-operative will establish natural burial cemeteries, supply natural burial products and memorials, that will preserve green space and provide dignified and environmentally responsive burial options to consumers.  As Natural Burial sites are opened across the country, members will be offered the first chance to choose a grave site.

Consulting and research, with a focus on co-operatives and housing co-op development.
mark.goldblatt@coopscanada.coop, nick@soundadvice.coop