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We’re Hiring! – Floor Supervisor
Want to work for Karma Coop? Author: Alli Floroff About Us: Karma Co-op is the city’s only co-operatively-owned (member-owned) grocery store. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary, so we’ve been doing sustainable food before it was trendy. Since we’re member-owned and a not-for-profit, our operations, product selection, and everything in between reflects our membership. We’re…
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Renewing Karma’s Membership Structure
Catch up on the presentation slides, including discussion notes, on membership restructuring from Karma Conversation #5 and look forward to an upcoming member survey about your preferences Author: Andrea Dawber On Wednesday, September 7, Karma’s Board hosted a two-hour meeting, informing about 30 members of the reasons why we need to restructure our membership model…
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Where does Karma get its products?
Karma’s Food Issues Committee shines a spotlight on Sosnicki Organics and Reyes Farms Author: Helena Friesen, for the Food Issues Committee Karma offers a selection of produce from the farms featured here. In addition, these producers help to supply our Buy the Bushel program, for people who would like to use larger quantities of very…
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September Bulk Specials – Oats & Cashews
At Karma, buy more for less with this month’s 10% off bulk item deals on select whole grains/nuts – organic rolled oats, steel-cut oats and raw cashews. And don’t forget to top off your shopping basket with the already ongoing September specials on sale too! Bulk specials on sale for September – Organic rolled oats…
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Notes from the Editor
Author: Abhishek Chari (Chronicle Editor) Dear Karma Members, Putting this edition of the Chronicle together over the Labour Day weekend, one thing stands out to me: all things are possible only in the spirit of community. Human society’s greatest achievements, including the recognition and improvement of workers’ rights, have been the result of people coming…
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Board nominees for 2022-23 Board of Directors
Would you like to join, or nominate someone for, Karma’s board of directors? Author: Andrea Dawber If you would like to learn more about joining Karma’s 2022-23 Board of Directors, please contact the Nominations Committee Chair, Andrea Dawber via email at dawberandrea@gmail.com. (Unfortunately, the current file migration work has interrupted the reliable functioning of our…
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Post-AGM in-person Meet & Greet outdoors at Karma Coop
Author: Andrea Dawber The Board of Directors recognizes that members are missing those in-person opportunities to connect and discuss issues of importance regarding Karma. In response, the Board will host a Post-AGM Meet & Greet for members at Karma Coop, sharing highlights from the AGM, priorities for 2022-23, and learning more from members about their…
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Results of the 2022 AGM member survey
Author: Andrea Dawber The Board has made the decision to host this year’s AGM virtually, based on our experience with a hybrid meeting (virtual plus in-person) test run and the majority of survey respondents preferring to meet virtually. Discussion topics at the AGM are based on respondents’ feedback and Board priorities. Hybrid meeting test run…
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We’re Hiring – Floor Supervisor/Purchaser
Interested in working at Karma Co-op? Then, this is your chance! We want to hear from you. Author: Alli Floroff We’re looking for a Floor Supervisor/Purchaser to join our small team. The starting wage is $19/hr. The position is full-time permanent, working Tuesday to Saturday afternoons/evenings (subject to change) and includes a 25% store discount,…
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The Harvest is Here!
Shop for fresh produce every week from new suppliers at Karma Coop Author: Andrea Dawber Karma has expanded its produce suppliers, and the harvest is coming in each week with new delicious surprises! You might have already seen fruits from Sosnicki Organics (cherry tomatoes, cantaloupes) and Reyes Farms (peaches, nectarines, plums) in the produce sections…