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March 05, 2015 14:00 ET | Source: Vancity Credit Union

Values-Based Banking Helps Vancity Post Strong 2014 Results

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - March 5, 2015) - Vancity welcomed 26,558 new members and added $1.1 billion to its consolidated balance sheet in 2014, providing further...
February 26, 2015 11:12 ET | Source: Vancity Credit Union

First-of-Kind Initiative Delivers Banking to Cormorant Island

ALERT BAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Feb. 26, 2015) - Full-service banking will soon be available on Cormorant Island through an innovative model between the 'Namgis First Nation,...
February 13, 2015 08:30 ET | Source: Vancity Credit Union

Report: People in Vancouver and Victoria Will Need to Work Longer to Retire

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Feb. 13, 2015) - People living in Vancouver and Victoria will need to work longer than residents of other Canadian cities to retire, according...
January 16, 2015 08:00 ET | Source: Vancity Credit Union

Vancity Offers Relief Plan for Laid-Off Workers

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jan. 16, 2015) - Vancity is offering a relief plan for laid-off workers after Target, Sony and Mexx announced yesterday they're closing their...
January 08, 2015 08:30 ET | Source: Vancity Credit Union

Poll: Most Not Convinced Financial Institutions Have Their Interests at Heart

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jan. 8, 2015) - While 70 per cent of Lower Mainland and Victoria residents believe financial institutions have an obligation to help them...
November 24, 2014 08:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Report: Black Friday Trend Driven in Part by White Lies

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Nov. 24, 2014) - Ninety-four per cent of local shoppers believe Black Friday prices are lower compared to the rest of the year, even though...
November 13, 2014 08:30 ET | Source: Vancity Credit Union

Report: Almost Half of Seniors in Region Victims of Financial Abuse

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Nov. 13, 2014) - While only six percent of B.C. seniors say they've been financially abused, when provided with a list of abusive scenarios,...
October 17, 2014 08:30 ET | Source: Vancity Credit Union

Poll: Retirement, Job Happiness, Space Sacrificed to Live in "Paradise"

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct. 17, 2014) - More than half of Metro Vancouver residents have made sacrifices that impact their wellbeing to be able to live where they...
October 15, 2014 13:30 ET | Source: Vancity Credit Union

First of Its Kind Transportation Co-Op Launched in Langley

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct. 15, 2014) - The Bus Co-op, Canada's first transportation co-operative focused on serving the elderly, was launched today by three Langley...
October 10, 2014 08:30 ET | Source: Vancity Credit Union

Report: B.C. Facing Massive Price Spikes for Fruits and Vegetables

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct. 10, 2014) - A report released to today warns prices for a variety of fruits and vegetables in B.C. could increase up to 34 per cent this...