Tag: General Manager

  • From the GM—May 2020

    From the GM—May 2020

    Dear members, Thank you to everyone for your support, gratitude, and concern during these unprecedented times. The staff and I are so grateful for all the kind words and acts of support you have extended to us. Most of all, we are grateful for all of your help in keeping our store a safe place…

  • From the GM—February 2020

    From the GM—February 2020

    Happy February! The days are getting longer and brighter which means, soon, we will start seeing local greens and start reconnecting with many of our local farmers.  Over the past couple of months, members of the board and I have been working hard! We’ve been busy building a robust health and safety policy, starting new…

  • From the GM—November 2019

    From the GM—November 2019

    We’re starting to gear up for the holiday season here at Karma, but don’t worry, you won’t even notice until December. ???? The first sign of the holidays for us is our annual shipment of Darn Tough socks, and yes, they have arrived and we will begin putting them out very soon! If you aren’t…

  • Karma’s Annual General Meeting

    Karma’s Annual General Meeting

    When: Monday, October 28 6:30pm – 9:30pm (doors and registration at 6:00pm) Where: Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave What else?: To volunteer to set up or take down for member hours, please contact Reece at agm.arrangements@karmacoop.org. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. AGM packages will be available online and in store by October 15.…

  • From the GM—May 2019

    From the GM—May 2019

    Dear Karma Members, Spring means new beginnings! At Karma, this has meant saying farewell to some familiar faces among the staff while saying hello to new ones. After over 6 years as Karma’s Member Records Secretary, Kirsten Heyerdahl will be leaving her post to move to Japan with her family. We’ll miss you so much…

  • From the GM — April 2019

    From the GM — April 2019

    Though Karma is always a wonderfully happy place, there have been more smiles and cheerful hellos since the spring sun has been shining down. It’s energizing to hear members talking about their plans for this year’s garden and seeing more and more bikes in the parking lot. Spring is here, and we have a lot…

  • From the GM—December 2018

    From the GM—December 2018

    Dear Karma Members, It’s been a busy time at the store! We’re busy getting ready for the holidays which means getting in some amazing products for you to savour, share, and enjoy for yourself! The Darn Tough Socks are out in full force and the Stollen awaits you! Be sure to check out our holiday…

  • From the GM — November 2018

    From the GM — November 2018

    Dear Karma Members, I am happy to announce that Karma recruited an almost entirely new Board of Directors at our AGM last month. We have six new officers and two who are returning. While I wasn’t able to be at the AGM to welcome all the new faces, I am thrilled and impressed with the…

  • From the GM—September 2018

    From the GM—September 2018

    Dear Karma Members, It’s September! Another summer has flown by. I was rather shocked and not quite ready to see the pumpkins that Tony Neale delivered two weeks ago. “These can’t be real pumpkins… It’s too early,” I thought. But no, the pumpkins are very real and, presumably, delicious. I say presumably because, despite being…

  • From the GM—August 2018

    From the GM—August 2018

    Dear Karma Members, July was an exciting month for Karma in the news! We were recognized by NOW Magazine as being one of the Best Bulk Stores in Toronto , we were featured in a great article about Toronto co-ops by the Toronto Star and we were nominated as Toronto’s Best Organic Food Store and…