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Karma’s Financial Position and Plans
Author: Andrea Dawber Karma’s finances have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, and we are expecting a deficit of about $80K for the fiscal year of June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. The staff, Board, Committees, members, and co-op consultant, Columinate, have been working together to develop a strategy to address our current financial situation.…
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Report from the treasurer
Author: Charlie Lior Hi Karma members. As many of you may have seen recently, Talia, Alli, and the staff are busy revitalizing the store environment and working on increasing sales. The General Manager’s reports over the last while have shown that our sales are on the decline. The Board, relevant committees, and staff are acting…
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Recognizing Talia McGuire, Karma’s outstanding General Manager
Author: Andrea Dawber On behalf of Karma’s Board of Directors, I would like to recognize Talia McGuire, Karma’s outstanding General Manager, who began at Karma in 2009 as a retail clerk and took on the role of General Manager 3 years later. Since 2012, Talia has been Karma’s General Manager, leading and overseeing all aspects of…
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50th Anniversary Party! We are two days away
Author: Sondra Vandervaart Drop by to celebrate 50 years of co-operative community and sustainable food. Enjoy some live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly games, as we share our favourite memories, and create new ones. We have a packed afternoon, they’ll be chalk, bubbles, hula hoops and more! In addition, we’ll be holding a raffle, and…
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Karma Co-op is Hiring a New General Manager!
Karma Co-op is hiring a full-time, permanent General Manager, with a salary range of $55,000-$70.000, four weeks paid vacation, health benefits, and a 25% store discount. Applications are due by Thursday June 30th. Check on this link for more information and share among your networks!
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Buy the Bushel Program | Strawberry Season is here!
Author: Marina Queirolo Hello members! Who wants Ontario strawberries? We are happy to let you know we have confirmed our strawberry supplier for the season. We will be sourcing low input strawberries from the Martin family Mennonite Farm in Elmira, Ontario. Details are as follows: Minimum order: 1 flat (6 quarts) Price per flat: $37.50 ($6.25/quart) Delivery date: Thursday or Friday…
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Thank You Talia for your years of service!
By Andrea Dawber On behalf of Karma’s Board of Directors, I would like to recognize Talia McGuire, Karma’s outstanding General Manager, who began at Karma in 2009 as a retail clerk and took on the role of General Manager 3 years later. Since 2012, Talia has been Karma’s General Manager, leading and overseeing all aspects…
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Farewell Karma…
Dear members, It is with mixed emotions that I am writing that I have made the difficult decision to leave my position as Karma’s General Manager. I have managed the store for almost 10 years, during which time I have weathered many challenges as GM of our little co-op: right out of the gates, I…
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Buy Wine, Support Karma!
Stock up for summer with wine from Frogpond Farm Organic Winery! Frogpond was Ontario’s first organic winery, and makes a range of delicious, authentic wines.This is a great opportunity to support sustainable, local agriculture, purchase great wine, AND support Karma. 10% of all sales will go to Karma! Fill out the order form and return…
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A Message to Karma from the Mayor
We were honoured to receive a letter from Mayor John Tory to mark our 50th anniversary!