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September 4, 2025
First West Credit Union Honored with Black Women Business Network Partnership Award for Leading Equity Initiatives in Finance Sector
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union has been selected as the recipient of the Partnership Award from the Black Women Business Network (BWBN) at the 2025 Black Women Business… Continue Reading
July 24, 2025
First West Foundation reaches historic 12% disbursement rate with $2,278,326 in grants
LANGLEY, B.C.--First West Foundation, through its Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings, and Enderby Financial Community Endowments and named endowments, is granting $2,278,326 this year to deserving charities throughout B.C. Continue Reading
July 15, 2025
Caspian One Open Data and First West partner to roll out the Interac® verification service
LANGLEY, B.C.- First West Credit Union, in partnership with technology provider Caspian One Open Data, is proud to announce the launch of the Interac verification service, a secure and scalable… Continue Reading
July 4, 2025
First West Credit Union releases inaugural Impact Report demonstrating community leadership and social impact
LANGLEY, B.C.- First West Credit Union has released its first-ever Impact Report, showcasing how the member-owned cooperative is balancing financial performance with meaningful social, environmental and community impact across British… Continue Reading
June 26, 2025
First West Foundation leader Susan Byrom receives prestigious King Charles III’s Coronation Medal for outstanding community impact
LANGLEY, B.C.- Susan Byrom, Executive Director of First West Foundation— charitable partner of First West Credit Union and its regional divisions— has been awarded the King Charles III's Coronation Medal… Continue Reading
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