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August Special Features
Pick up these Items on sale at Karma through the month of August 2022 Authors: Alli Floroff & Heather Rattray Thinking about adding some more items to your shopping list at Karma? Here are some superb picks that are on sale till the end of the month! Whether you’re going camping, taking in the summer…
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30% Discount for Karma Members at Untold Unknown
Author: Andrea Dawber Untold Unknown is a clothing line that shares Karma’s values for local production, sustainability, and action on local justice issues. Check out the website now live! One of the line’s tops, called Labour of Love, highlights the important contribution of migrant farmers in Ontario and features locally grown produce. Karma members can…
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DIY Workshops are back! – Make your own Bath Salts, Moisturizers and Green Home Cleaning Supplies
Author: Paul DeCampo, Interim General Manager Don’t miss these once-a-month hands-on workshops conducted by Karma member and supplier Tracey of Anarres Natural Health! Using ingredients available at Karma Co-op. SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH 10-11:30 am – Make Custom Bath Salts! What’s good for you AND good for the earth’s waters? SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH 10-11:30 am –…
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New Pastry Supplier – Goûter Patisseriee
Author: Paul DeCampo, Interim General Manager Karma is very happy to share that pastries à la française are now available from Goûter Patisseriee They will arrive Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in all their flaky glory. Butter croissants, as well as their many delicious cousins, butter tarts, and the pride of Breton, the Kouign Amann…
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Job Posting: Full-time (Permanent) Floor Supervisor/Purchaser
Author: Alli Floroff, Assistant General Manager We’re hiring a Full-time Floor Supervisor/Purchaser. The position’s wage is $16-19/hr.* It also includes a 25% store discount, paid sick time, and eligibility for benefits after 3 months. The ideal candidate would have inventory management, purchasing, and leadership experience. Applications are due by Sunday August 14th at 5pm. If…
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Product Change is in the Air at Karma
We would love to hear from you! Tell us what products you would like to purchase at Karma Author: Sondra Vandervaart If you’ve been shopping at Karma this summer you may have noticed that the bread and healthcare sections switched places. This change was implemented after our co-op consultant, Columinate, suggested that healthcare items be…
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Karma Conversation # 5: Restructuring Karma Membership
Find out more about membership restructuring options and make your opinions heard Author: Andrea Dawber This September, join Karma’s Board and Committees at our 5th Karma Conversation to discuss how we might restructure and simplify Karma’s membership structure. As pointed out by our Columinate consultant, our current membership structure is a barrier to new member…
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Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022 Member Survey
Your participation at this year’s AGM on Monday, October 17 is essential as we plan our future together Author: Andrea Dawber Together we can rebuild our co-op and recover financially from the detrimental impacts of COVID, but we need your participation in this year’s AGM. Please share your AGM meeting preferences with Karma’s Board of…
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Get on Board!
Join Karma’s dynamic 2022-23 Board of Directors Author: Andrea Dawber Karma’s Nominations Committee is seeking talented members with expertise in marketing, communications, community outreach/engagement, governance and financial management as we chart our path forward for the next 10 years. Board members accumulate 4-6 hours/month of member labour, based on their Board responsibilities. To learn more…
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Notes from the Editor
Author: Abhishek Chari (Chronicle Editor) Photo Credit: Dave Belle ood intentions are like seeds. When they grow and flower into transformative change, it is only through thoughtful and concerted action. This is just as true for Karma Co-op as it is for the rest of the world. Read today’s Chronicle to find out how you…