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May 9, 2025
Former First West board member receives distinguished service award
LANGLEY, B.C.- First West Credit Union is proud to announce that Ken Voth, former board director and long-time resident of White Rock, B.C., has been honoured with the Credit Union… Continue Reading
May 8, 2025
Survey: Small businesses in B.C. remain financially confident in the face of U.S. tariffs
LANGLEY, B.C.- A majority of small businesses from across B.C. report an outlook of resilience, patience and financial confidence despite the Trump administration’s tariffs, according to findings of a new… Continue Reading
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