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Social Events Committee Reflections
Thank you Karma’s Board of Directors for your good wishes on my retirement from the Social Events Committee -SEC. I would like to point out that the SEC does not have a chair. I was the SEC Committee Administrator and we made decisions based on committee member feedback and consensus. Over the years, I worked with…
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What to do with all those tomatoes?
Glorious summer tomatoes offer many possibilities to be enjoyed throughout the year. Consider freezing and roasting in addition to canning as ways to bring these treasures to your table in all seasons. Freezing is a quick and easy option for tomatoes that can be added to soups, stews and sauces. Just wash, dry and…
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September Report from the Board
Fall is in the air with cooler nights and shorter days, and the bounty of summer is filling our produce area. Autumn is one of my favourite times to shop at Karma, and I invite you to come in and fill your basket with the season’s freshest apples, squash, and cooler-weather greens. September is also…
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Food for People, Not for Profit!
Bob Biderman, long-time member and Karma legacy donor, shares his story and connection to our community Karma is embarking on a fundraising campaign to raise much-needed reserves for repairs and renovations to the store. We are currently investigating the possibility of gaining charitable status, which would enable Karma to issue tax receipts. We also hope…
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Karma Introduces Mandatory Mask-Wearing Policy
In April, on the basis of Canadian and Ontario public health advice and instructions, Karma implemented practices to protect its staff, its members, and admitted guests from COVID-19. These included increased cleaning and sanitation, limiting the number of shoppers in the store at any one time, physical distancing, hand washing, and mask-wearing among others. Since…
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Report from the General Manager – August 2020
Dear Members, It’s hard to believe we’re already in August! 5 months ago we were scrambling to make shopping at Karma a safe place to shop and work. Since my last store update in May, things have settled somewhat into a new “normal”for us here at the store. We’ve settled into a routine with new…
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Donations program to support Karma’s long-term sustainability and capital needs
Karma’s Board of Directors established a Donation Policy at our July 8th, 2020 meeting to support the development and implementation of a donations program. The goal of the new policy and program is to support the long-term sustainability of our co-operative and enable us to respond to the capital needs of our aging building, mechanical…
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Board of Directors – Call for Nominations
Karma’s Board Welcomes Nominees to Join Us for 2020-21 Dear Karma Members, The Board of Directors is preparing for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, October 19, 7-9pm, and we’re hoping for our best turn out yet! We’ll be using Zoom for our first-ever virtual AGM. I am chairing the Board Nominations process…
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Anti-Oppression Committee Statement to Members
Statement to membership Some of you may have noticed Karma’s silence in the wake of the horrifying instances of police violence against Black and Indigenous people, which, since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, have been the subject of popular uprisings around the world. Many of you have also expressed your desire for…
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Seven Ways to Use Nutritional Yeast, Whether You Eat Plant-Based or Not
By special request, this month’s article is about nutritional yeast. If you’re experimenting with plant-based cooking, eating vegan meals one day a week, want to add flavour to your recipes, or are just trying to get more vitamin B12, this article is for you. Nutritional yeast is best known as a great source of B12,…