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May 7, 2025
First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment
LANGLEY, B.C.- B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities. Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to… Continue Reading
May 6, 2025
First West combats hunger with $100,000 donation to Food Banks BC
LANGLEY, B.C.- First West Credit Union is proud to announce a donation of $100,000 to Food Banks BC, reinforcing its commitment to helping communities flourish and addressing food insecurity across… Continue Reading
April 15, 2025
First West Credit Union closed a $150 million senior deposit note offering with a final order book of $615 million
LANGLEY, B.C. - First West Credit Union (“First West”) a leading Canadian financial co-operative, announced that it closed its offering (the “Offering”) of $150 million aggregate principal amount of fixed… Continue Reading
February 5, 2025
Equity deserving charities given $189,294 boost
LANGLEY, B.C.- First West Foundation is thrilled to announce that 15 charities recently received SOAR grants, sharing in a total of $189,294. Created in 2022, SOAR is a First West… Continue Reading
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