Located on Vancouver Island, BC, Mid Island Co-op has been in business since 1959 and was created by local citizens as an alternative way to provide themselves with goods and services. We currently have more than 32,000 members throughout our territory; spanning from North Cowichan to Whisky Creek.
Mid Island Co-op has ten retail petroleum and Co-op Convenience Store locations, four commercial Cardlocks, as well as the Co-op Centre on Bowen Road which houses Coastal Community Credit Union, Medichair, Diana’s Garden Centre and Liquidation World. In order to serve our members better, we are continuing to expand and develop Mid Island Co-op throughout the Mid Vancouver Island Region.
All of our profits stay in the communities we serve through re-investment in the Co-op, equity allocations to our member-owners and through contributions to community organizations and local youth.
Our Vision
“We are a model co-operative, pioneering opportunities and sustaining profitable, vibrant and ethical businesses using environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices. We are recognized leaders, supporting and enriching our members and communities.”
Our Mission
“We are a member-owned, Canadian business, modeling the values of the International Co-operative Alliance, enriching our members and communities by operating in a socially responsible, environmentally friendly and ethical manner.”
Principles
Mid Island Co-op adheres to the seven internationally recognized Cooperative Principles. Co-operative Principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values into practice. The following statement of principles was developed though the International Co-operative Alliance.
- Voluntary and Open Membership
- Democratic Control
- Member Economic Participation
- Autonomy and Independence
- Education, Training and Information
- Co-operation among Co-operatives
- Concern for Community
