26 h. ago USW members at StellerVista Credit Union branches in Castlegar and Slocan Park go out on strike

CASTLEGAR, British Columbia, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-405 members at StellerVista Credit Union in the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches in British Columbia have put up picket lines. For the unionized credit union employees, the employer’s proposed wage freeze for two years and the reduction of benefits and […]

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6 d. ago Workers at StellerVista Credit Union (formerly Heritage Credit Union) in Castlegar and Slocan Park serve 72

CASTLEGAR, British Columbia, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-405 announced today that the 11 USW members at StellerVista Credit Union at the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches have served 72-hour strike notice with the employer and will be in legal strike position as of Monday morning. At issue is […]

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2 w. ago First West Credit Union closed a $150 million senior deposit note offering with a final order book of $615 million

LANGLEY, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 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 rate senior deposit notes due on March 24, 2027 (the “Notes”). The Notes are unsecured and bear a fixed […]

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3 w. ago Currency Exchange International, Corp. Announces Referral Agreement with Continental Currency Exchange

Exchange Bank of Canada (“EBC” or the “Bank”) is to refer its wholesale business-to-business (B2B) banknote customers in Canada to Continental Currency Exchange, Ltd. (“CCE”), a wholly owned subsidiary of DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Ltd. (“DUCA”) TORONTO, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Currency Exchange International, Corp. (“CXI” or the “Company”) (TSX:CXI) (OTC:CURN), today […]

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3 w. ago Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions Recommend a Merger to Members

Regina, Saskatchewan, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions are thrilled to recommend a merger to members. After thorough due diligence, the Boards of all three credit unions have unanimously approved this recommendation. We believe that by working together we will create a stronger, more resilient credit union that remains […]

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4 w. ago Prospera, Coast Capital and Sunshine Coast Credit Unions Announce Intent to Merge, Creating Canada’s Largest National Purpose

Three BC-based credit unions unite to power the future for their collective members, employees and communities A stronger national purpose-driven credit union creates more value for members and employees and more choice for Canadians With combined strength comes the ability to invest in more products, services and digital banking technology Deep-rooted commitment to local communities […]

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