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Co-ops 101
Co-ops around the world are organized according to the seven international principles of co-operation: . Voluntary and open membership . Democratic member control . Member economic participation . Autonomy and independence . Education, training and information . Co-operation among cooperatives . Concern for community
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Co-operatives in Canada
Author: Ann Benedek Tagline: Let’s start 2022 with a fresh look at the history and present state of the co-operative movement in Canada. Step into Karma Co-op. There’s a kind of laid back, friendly vibe going on – the young woman stacking fresh veggies looks like she’s enjoying it; ask someone for information and they’re…
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Thank you, Future Fund donors!
Author: Andrea Dawber, President Tagline: Sixty-eight Karma members have contributed $15,346 towards our Future Fund for capital improvements to our beloved building. Sixty-eight Karma members have contributed $15,346 towards our Future Fund for capital improvements to our beloved building. Many current and past members generously stepped forward from December to January to support our Future…
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Karma conversations in 2022
Author: Andrea Dawber, President Tagline: This spring, we will be hosting a series of three Karma Conversations, starting with updates on our accessibility and structural renovations, planned for this summer. This spring, we will be hosting a series of three Karma Conversations, starting with updates on our accessibility and structural renovations, planned for this summer. …
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Happy New Year, fellow members!
Author: Andrea Dawber, PresidentTagline: Your 2021-22 Board of Directors wishes you and your family well for the year ahead. Your 2021-22 Board of Directors wishes you and your family well for the year ahead. We have been busy making plans for an engaging 2022. If you have any suggestions for the Board or Committees, please…
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A Ray of Hope for Workers in the Banana Industry?
Author: Nathalie Rémond, for the Food issues Committee Tagline: The banana industry is still a violent place for many but recent decisions by Longo’s and an Ecuadorian court are positive developments. A few years ago, in May 2018, Karma co-sponsored the printing of a paper from Bananaland, which aimed at educating the public on the…
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Take a Taste of Karma’s Discounts!
By Emma Broderick While browsing Karma’s produce section, you may have noticed the small bins of wilted greens, overripe fruit, bruised apples and the like that lie under our member table. With our thirty percent discount, members can buy produce here and save money and some of Karma’s beloved fruits and veggies! For those of…
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Shopping Restrictions Lifted!
By The Karma Board Welcome back to Karma, your local food co-op! Come meet Karma friends and neighbours again at your friendly food community, and shop as often as you wish. Check out the many improvements made recently. We are confident you will like what you find. We have increased the number of shoppers permitted…
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Provencal Winter Bean and Vegetable Soup (Winter Soupe au Pistou)
By Andrea Most In December, cooking blogs and websites are full of recipes for sweet treats and fancy dishes for entertaining. But you can’t eat those every day! This soup is just the thing to have simmering on the back of the stove while you are baking and preparing holiday feasts. It easily serves six…
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Calling Lapsed Karma Members
By Bob Biderman When the Karma Board asked those of us on the orientation committee to phone members who hadn’t been in the store since the start of the pandemic and encourage them to return, I viewed the calls as something that could be helpful, but it was a task I didn’t particularly look forward…