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List of co-ops in CO-OP-ORATOR, June 1955

Besides the co-ops listed here along with Sherbrien, Cathedral Heights and Lakedale, the newsletter included the names of 22 co-operatives that were underway in 1955 throughout the province […]

The Lindsay

On a visit to the Lindsay co-op, the Grimsby builders were inspired by the 4-bedroom house plan. In the co-op spirit, the plan was shared with them. In […]

The 81 families in the Grimsby Homebuilding Co-operative

Grimsby Homebuilding Co-operative Families Andrews, Dave & Ivy Atlee, Charlie and Sheila Bailey, John & Ethel Becker, Frank & Mrs. Blake, John & Patricia Blais, Oscar & Annette […]

25th anniversary itinerary, signed by fellow co-operators

Bob Walsh, once known as “Mr. Co-op,” wrote an “everyman and woman” story about the co-op experience for the anniversary itinerary. Charlie Gallagher wrote about the challenges and […]

Community Recognition

The Grimsby Independent covered the event with a full page spread on the history of their co-operative build including archival photos. Some of the builders are seen gathered […]

Etching by co-op son, David Hill

David wrote, This is me as a 7-8 year old delivering bread to some clients in the neighbourhood. Helen used to bake loaves of bread and I would […]

Murray Street Park plaque dedicated to Walter Muise

Walter Muise, an alderman for 13 years, was honoured for his commitment to save the shoreline. 9 years after his death this plaque was erected in Murray Street […]

Town Councillors Jack Morrison and Walter Muise

John (Jack) Morrison was first elected to Town Council in 1958, two years after the co-op members moved into their homes. Walter Muise served as alderman for 13 […]

St. Joseph’s Separate School

The opening of the school was an eagerly awaited event in the parish. For the children from the newly finished co-op neighbourhood, the new school meant a one-mile […]

Awarded for leadership

Many in the co-op neighbourhood took the courses, which included instruction on public speaking. This education only deepened people’s commitment to each other and to the community. Being […]

“Co-op Housing Project Flourishes,” The Hamilton Spectator

The priests and the planners sincerely wanted working people to take advantage of this method of homebuilding. Perhaps the keenest of all was Bob Walsh, mentioned in the […]

Minutes of meeting

Quote: Item 6. Meeting of January 4, 1954 The minutes of the January 4th 1954 meeting illustrates the democratic, co-operative spirit, as they carry out the tasks of […]