Press Releases and Announcements
2020
2020 Press Releases
Monday, April 16, 2020 – Prospera announced today a donation of $25,000 to Kids Help Phone and Anxiety Canada to help address the sharp increase in mental health needs of those in our communities who have been impacted by COVID-19.
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Friday, March 27, 2020 – Prospera is pleased to announce an interim relief program to provide payment deferral options to assist members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020 – With rain and snow in the forecast, Westminster Savings employees take the plunge off Kits Beach for the 2020 Polar Plunge
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Thursday, January 2, 2020 – Today is the first day of business for Prospera Credit Union, now Canada’s sixth-largest credit union.
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2019
2019 Press Releases
Friday, November 29, 2019 – Westminster Savings donates $5,000 to Surrey Christmas Bureau
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Thursday, November 21, 2019 – Westminster Savings and Prospera members vote overwhelmingly in favour of merger
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Thursday, October 17, 2019 – Prospera and Westminster Savings leadership teams partner with OceanWise for White Rock Shoreline cleanup
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Prospera and Westminster Savings receive FICOM regulatory consent for proposed merger
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – Westminster Savings team rappels down high-rise tower and raises $20K for Easter Seals
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Thursday, September 12, 2019 – Westminster Savings super hero team stepping off high-rise tower to raise funds.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019 – Westminster Savings Credit Union has made the 2019 list of Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services and Insurance.
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Friday, July 5, 2019 – Who says Westminster Savings is a Great Place to Work? Staff at Westminster Savings, that’s who.
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Thursday, May 29, 2019 – Westminster Savings is sponsoring a team to participate in the Marathon of Sport.
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Thursday, May 2, 2019 – Westminster Savings Credit Union is proud to announce that board member Emmet McGrath has been recognized with the Credit Union Foundation of BC’s Distinguished Service Award.
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March 26, 2019 – To help youth become more money-savvy, Westminster Savings Credit Union (WSCU) has partnered with Empower a Youth, a program to give youth understanding of real-life financial situations through mentorship, leadership and financial literacy.
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February 22, 2019 – Westminster Savings Credit Union returns as presenting sponsor of the 2019 Polar Plunge.
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2018
2018 Press Releases
December 10, 2018 – Christmas is full of spending temptations, but smart planning and spending decisions in December. Pro tips on how to spend less during the holiday season.
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November 23, 2018 – Donation is part of credit union’s core purpose and a way of observing Giving Tuesday.
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November 16, 2018 – Arts Umbrella kids paint a legacy with every brush stroke.
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October 29, 2018 – Money sometimes a barrier that keeps kids out of sport - local foundation support helps New Westminster football player shine.
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October 18, 2018 – Canada’s credit unions basking in glow of service excellence award on International Credit Union Day
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October 01, 2018 – Westminster Savings Foundation reaches $4 million milestone in grants to community groups.
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August 29, 2018 – A donation of $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross has been made by Westminster Savings Credit Union (Westminster Savings) to help assist those impacted by the devastating B.C. wildfires.
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July 24, 2018 – Westminster Savings Credit Union (Westminster Savings) is proud to be a community partner of Special Olympics BC and is excited to cheer on six local athletes ahead of the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.
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May 14, 2018 – The Westminster Savings Board of Directors elected a new chair at its recent meeting on May 8, 2018.
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May 2, 2018 – Westminster Savings’ Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications, TJ Schmaltz, has been welcomed into the greater constellation of Fellow Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (FCPHR).
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April 18, 2018 – Westminster Savings Credit Union (Westminster Savings) announced the results of the 2018 Directors Election at its 74th Annual General Meeting last night. Six candidates stood for election this year, with members voting incumbent Hanne Madsen and newcomers Colin G. MacKinnon and Rita Virk to the Westminster Savings Board of Directors.
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April 13, 2018 – Westminster Savings’ Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, Mary Falconer, has been announced as one of BC’s Top CFOs in Business in Vancouver’s 2018 BC CFO Awards.
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March 26, 2018 - Westminster Savings Credit Union (Westminster Savings) is pleased to report its financial results, which show significant growth, for 2017.
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2017
2017 Press Releases
September 14, 2017 - Westminster Savings applauds the Government of British Columbia’s decision to restore the small business tax credit for credit unions that was announced in the September 11 B.C. budget update.
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August 24, 2017 - Westminster Savings Credit Union (Westminster Savings) welcomes the federal government’s recent decision to review Bank Act restrictions around the use of the terms bank, banker and banking by credit unions as part of its ongoing review of the federal financial services framework.
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July 26, 2017 - Westminster Savings Credit Union supports consultation with the current B.C. government to restore the small business tax credit for credit unions – together with B.C. credit unions, Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade.
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July 13, 2017 - Westminster Savings answers Red Cross BC Fires Appeal with a donation and match of funds. Funding will assist individuals and families displaced by the fires
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July 10, 2017 - Westminster Savings opens new branch in River District in South Vancouver
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June 15, 2017 - Westminster Savings was thrilled to receive the Surrey Mayor’s Art Award in the category of Philanthropy recently.
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June 12, 2017 - Westminster Savings is pleased to announce the appointment of Terrence J. (TJ) Schmaltz as Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications.
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June 6, 2017 - Westminster Savings Credit Union (Westminster Savings) is hosting a community event on Saturday, June 10, to celebrate the opening of its new Grandview Central branch.
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May 23, 2017 - Westminster Savings announces new board chair and vice chair Read more
May 15, 2017 - Westminster Savings Opens New Branch at Grandview Central in South Surrey Read more
April 5, 2017 - Westminster Savings Credit Union (Westminster Savings) today reported another year of solid financial performance. Read more
March 9, 2017 - Westminster Savings welcomes the recent decision by the Government of British Columbia to allow electronic loan disclosure statements. Read more
February 21, 2017 - Collaboration with Arts Umbrella results in a striking art installation for the Westminster Savings Corporate Centre Read more
February 15, 2017 - Grand Opening celebration of Westminster Savings’ new Central City location Read more
February 7, 2017 - Westminster Savings taking on title sponsorship of Polar Plunge and supporting programs to help change lives through sport Read more
January 25, 2017 - Westminster Savings Supports Province's Decision to Pause Tax Rate Increase Read more
January 5, 2017 - Westminster Savings set to open new branch at Central City Shopping Centre in Surrey Read more
