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January 23, 2025
First West recognized for its commitment to mental health
LANGLEY, B.C.- First West Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with a Canadian Workplace Well-Being Award, presented by the Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA) and… Continue Reading
January 16, 2025
VeriPark Partners with leading Canadian financial institutions coalition to redefine digital banking
VeriPark, a global leader in omnichannel customer experience solutions for the financial services industry, has announced a strategic partnership with a coalition of leading Canadian credit unions and financial institutions. Continue Reading
November 14, 2024
First West addresses housing crisis through $250,000 community bond investment into sustainable co-operative housing development
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union has announced a significant investment of $250,000 into Propolis Cooperative Housing Society (Propolis)—a new non-profit housing co-operative organization with a mandate to develop… Continue Reading
October 30, 2024
Island Savings awarded $10,000 to support Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation’s Food4Schools program
DUNCAN, B.C. - With the support of Concentra and EQ Bank’s Empowering Your Community grant program, Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, is pleased to announce that… Continue Reading
October 3, 2024
First West and BC Cancer Foundation continue partnership to showcase ‘Life Beyond Cancer’
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union and BC Cancer Foundation are proud to announce the extension of their partnership through 2025. The partnership includes a total investment of $100,000… Continue Reading
June 21, 2024
First West Foundation helps communities flourish through $684,700 in grants
LANGLEY, B.C. - The First West Foundation, through its Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby Financial Community Endowments, is granting $684,700 this year— a total of 53 grants—… Continue Reading
April 26, 2024
First West executive receives national recognition for her work in the people and culture space
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union is honoured to announce that Liz Bailey-Connor, Chief People & Culture Officer, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Chief Human… Continue Reading
March 21, 2024
Caspian One Open Banking partners with First West, Prospera, Meridian, Affinity and Libro to deliver the credit union system open banking solution
First West, Prospera, Meridian, Affinity and Libro, five leading credit unions in Canada, have announced a strategic partnership with Canadian-based technology provider Caspian One. The collaboration marks a significant commitment… Continue Reading
February 22, 2024
First West Credit Union named as one of BC’s Top Employers
LANGLEY, B.C. – Locally-based First West Credit Union has earned the prestigious distinction of being one of “BC’s Top Employers” for 2024. Now in its 19th year, BC’s Top Employers—… Continue Reading
February 21, 2024
Morningstar DBRS confirmed the Long-Term Issuer Rating on First West Credit Union at BBB (high) with a Stable trend again in 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (Morningstar DBRS) confirmed its Long-Term Issuer Rating at BBB (high) and its Short-Term Issuer Rating at R-1 (low) for First West Credit Union, noting that… Continue Reading