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2023 Gary Gillam Award Nominations Now Open

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TORONTO, ON and VANCOUVER, B.C., February 10, 2023 – The Gary Gillam Award, jointly sponsored by Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1), is now open for nominations. The Gary Gillam award was established in 1996 and is awarded annually to recognize individuals within the British Columbia and Ontario credit union systems who have demonstrated co-operative values and made...

Emma Hider Joins Central 1 as Chief Financial Officer

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VANCOUVER, B.C., February 2, 2023 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) is pleased to announce that on Monday, February 6, Emma Hider will join Central 1 as Incoming Chief Financial Officer, and will transition into the full role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on March 15, 2023. Emma joins Central 1 from HSBC Hong Kong where as a managing...

Central 1’s People Solutions to Move to Canadian Credit Union Association

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VANCOUVER, B.C., October 19, 2022  - Central 1 and Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA), today announced the transition of Central 1’s human resources consulting agency People Solutions to be owned and managed by CCUA. With this transition, CCUA will provide a centralized resource to credit unions for People Solutions’ services. This decision comes after a long period of discussions between...

Central 1 Responds to Canadian Credit Union Association and Atlantic Credit Unions Call for Hurricane Fiona Support

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VANCOUVER, B.C., September 28, 2022 – In response to the destruction brought on by Hurricane Fiona in Atlantic Canada, the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) and Atlantic Credit Unions have partnered to support relief efforts and are encouraging donations to the Canadian Red Cross to support hurricane victims.  As a member of the credit union system, Central 1 is pleased to...

Lighthouse Credit Union Joins Central 1

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Vancouver, B.C., June 29, 2022 – Central 1 is pleased to announce their newest Ontario member — Lighthouse Credit Union based out of Toronto, effective June 18, 2022. Newly formed Lighthouse Credit Union was created to serve the Greater Toronto Area’s Jewish community with a focus on making home ownership in Jewish neighbourhoods more accessible through competitive residential mortgages, everyday...

Central 1 Announces Voting Results from 2022 Virtual Annual General and Special Meeting

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Vancouver B.C., May 5, 2022 – Central 1 Credit Union (“Central 1”) announced the voting results from its 2022 virtual Annual General and Special Meeting (AGM) held on May 3, 2022. Class “A” Members passed two of three special resolutions approving amendments to Central 1’s Constitution and Rules (“Rules”) on an electronic ballot. Also approved, by ordinary resolution on an electronic...

Central 1 launches Canada’s first Treasury Knowledge Centre for credit unions

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Vancouver B.C., April 5, 2022 – Central 1 is excited to launch the Treasury Knowledge Centre, a one-stop resource available to all Central 1 treasury members and clients and the first of its kind in Canada for credit unions. The Treasury Knowledge Centre provides access to the latest market insights and trends, treasury product knowledge and training, education resources and news...

Central 1 waives wire processing fees to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

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Vancouver B.C., March 15, 2022 – Today, Central 1 announced that it is temporarily waiving processing fees for wire transfers delivering financial assistance to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries including Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia. The waiver will be effective immediately and retroactive to February 25 and supports all Central 1 members and clients, helping them provide their customers with...

Central 1 Announces Results of 2022 Director Election Process

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VANCOUVER, B.C., March 14, 2022 — Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) is pleased to announce that three directors – including two new to the Board – have been declared elected by acclamation to Central 1’s Board of Directors and will begin three-year terms following the conclusion of Central 1’s annual general and special meeting on May 3, 2022 (AGM). Three...

2022 Gary Gillam Award Nominations Now Open

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TORONTO, ON and VANCOUVER, BC, February 16, 2022 – The Gary Gillam Award, jointly sponsored by Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1), is now open for nominations. The award recognizes and honours individuals within the British Columbia and Ontario credit union system who have reinforced co-operative values and made significant achievements in social responsibility. The nominees will...