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Media Releases & NewsFirstOntario has a strong and proud history. FirstOntario's philosophy of personalized service backed by relevant products and services will always be of paramount importance to us. FirstOntario Credit Union offers banking, investments, insurance and business services through the Internet, telephone, and its seventeen branches operating in the Niagara Peninsula, Greater Hamilton region, Oakville, Burlington, and southwestern Ontario.
June 2010Media Release - FirstOntario Credit Union becomes first Canadian financial institution to use Personal Assisted Teller.
It’s time to celebrate and have some family fun!Join us at our new Centre on Barton branch for free ice cream, snacks and fun activities for the whole family. You'll also have a chance to win your share of the $5,000 in bonus cash we’ve loaded into our new PAT (Personal Assisted Teller) machine.
Saturday, June 26 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Centre on Barton, 1299 Barton Street East (view map)
We'll see you there!
May 2010Media Release - Chairwoman of FirstOntario Board of Directors honoured with Hamilton's Women of Distinction Award for 2010.
Media Release - FirstOntario and Community Supporters launch Micro Loan Program to foster innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit in the Hamilton community.
Media Release - FirstOntario Credit Union honoured for ground-breaking Community Assistance Program with the 2010 National Credit Union Innovation Award.
April 2010Important Changes to Service Fees
On June 1, 2010, we'll be making some changes to our service fees, like giving you free access to over 2,400 banking machines across Canada with THE EXCHANGE® ATM Network.
March 2010Member Dividends and Credit Union League Dues FirstOntario recently celebrated our continued success by paying out a $5 dividend on Member shares . With over 71,000 Members, this dividend is our way of saying “Thank you” for believing in, and supporting FirstOntario. Together we will continue to see even more success. At our 2009 Annual General Meeting, our membership voted in favour to increase the number of shares that Members are required to hold in FirstOntario from 23 shares up to 30 shares. Since our Membership voted to increase Member share requirements, this year's dividend was used to purchase an additional Member share for each Member. FirstOntario will also once again pick up the tab for each Member's annual credit union league dues. Annual dues enable shared access to automated tellers, point of sale debit card purchases, cheque clearing services and other electronic financial transactions in Canada. If you have questions and would like to have a chat about your Member dividend, please contact your local branch by calling 1-800-616-8878. February 2010FirstOntario introduces the ACT Foundation to the Niagara Region. Click here for more details. Media Release - FirstOntario and Living Rock host most successful Soupfest to date. January 2010Media Release - FirstOntario’s Hamilton and Burlington Branches accepting hygiene product donations to support Living Rock. December 2009Media Release - FirstOntario rocks at Living Rock with a makeover to remember. Media Release - FirstOntario and Living Rock join forces to “stir up” support for youth-at-risk with Soupfest VIII.
Board Election Results All of us at FirstOntario wish to congratulate Ken Bolton, Sandra Gribben, Ron Ness and Sandy Shaw who have all been re-elected for a new term. A special welcome to Otto Penner who once again returns to our Board of Directors.
Congratulations to Jozefa Bajec, Member of the stoney Creek Branch for winning our Vote By Mail draw. Jozefa won a $500 Term Deposit from FirstOntario. It pays to exercise your right to vote! November 2009It's time to celebrate! Bring the whole family to our indoor carnival and help us celebrate the grand re-opening of our newly renovated Brant Street branch located at 895 Brant Street in Burlington (corner of Brant and Fairview). Join us from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday November 21, 2009 and enjoy games, food, face painting, prizes and fun for the whole family. See you there!
Calling All Members! Please join us at our Annual General Meeting. Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Time: Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. , Start 7:00 p.m. Location: Grand Olympia Hospitality & Convention Ctr. (click on link to view map), 660 Barton Street, Stoney Creek, ON Click here to view the complete Notice of Annual General Meeting. Please note: Only FirstOntario Members may attend this meeting. October 2009Keeping you safe this flu season FirstOntario has taken important measures to safeguard and protect our Members this flu season. We are doing everything possible to ensure we keep the H1N1 virus from spreading within FirstOntario. for your protection, all FirstOntario branches are equipped with hand sanitation units. Wwe also advocate a stay at home policy for all sick employees. Click here to find out what you can do to protect yourself in the event of a pandemic.
Media Release - FirstOntario Corporate Restructure
As a FirstOntario Member, it's your right to vote. Our annual Vote By Mail campaign is your opportunity to choose the candidates you feel will best fulfill important roles on FirstOntario 's Board of Directors. Voting packages will arrive with your Firstontario banking statement in October. If you don't normally receive a statement, don't worry, we'll be mailing a voting package to you as well. This year we have 5 positions available. The nominees are Ken Bolton, Marcel Dumoulin, Sandra Gribben, Ron Ness, Otto Penner and Sandy Shaw. To find out more information about this year's nominees, Click here . Mail in your Member ID form and your completed ballot by November 12, 2009 and you could win a $500 investment with FirstOntario. Click here for complete contest rules and regulations. Election winners will be announced at our Annual General Meeting on December 2, 2009.
September 2009Media Release - Vote for FirstOntario in the Reader's Choice Awards.
August 2009Important changes to Business Service Fees effective September 1, 2009 - Click here for details. July 2009Calling All Members - Notice of Nomination Period for Board of Directors Election Important Dates Nomination Period Opens: July 6, 2009 Nomination Period Closes: August 24, 2009
June 2009Media Release - FirstOntario invites our communities to help “Make It Seven”.
Media Release - FirstOntario Hits Home Run With 3 AIME Awards.
Hamilton Spectator readers know a diamond when they see one. Congratulations go out to all staff at FirstOntario’s Hamilton branches. Our Hamilton branches were honoured as a Diamond Winner in the Hamilton Spectator’s Reader’s Choice Awards for 2008. The Reader’s Choice Awards is an annual program that invites Hamilton Spectator readers to recognize businesses and services that go above and beyond the call of duty. There are three levels of distinction for these awards - Platinum, Diamond and Gold. FirstOntario is a proud Diamond Winner in the Bank/Credit Union/Trust Co. category. This award is a great validation of FirstOntario’s valued presence in the Hamilton region. May 2009At FirstOntario, we take the health and safety of our Members and employees seriously. Due to the current outbreak of the H1NI Flu (a.k.a. Swine Flu), FirstOntario will now provide hand sanitizer at teller wickets at all FirstOntario branches. These actions are part of our ongoing commitment to putting YOU first! April 2009Media Release - Out of work, not out of options. FirstOntario offers free services to those out of work including job search resources, resume tools, financial advice and more.
FirstOntario Introduces Community Assistance Program FirstOntario is pleased to offer a Community Assistance Program to help those in our communities who are impacted by layoffs and cutbacks due to recent downturns in our economy. This free program not only helps you take care of your financial needs, it also helps you get back in the job market. It is important to know, that while you may be out of work, you are not out of options. If you have experienced a layoff or cutback, we urge you to come in and speak to us soon. By dealing head-on with financial setbacks, you will be better positioned to ride out these circumstances. We can work closely with you to look at your financial situation and tailor a solution that best fits your needs. Click here for more details.
March 2009Media Release - Firstontario is committed to helping Stelco employees.
Member dividends and Credit Union League Dues One of the differences between credit unions and banks is the Member Dividend. This year, FirstOntario will be paying out a $5 dividend to eligible Members. This dividend represents a substantial return of funds to our Members. Dividends are being credited to the chequing or savings accounts of eligible Members this weekend and will be reflected in March statements. This dividend amount will be transferred to the Share Account of Members who are still accumulating required FirstOntario membership shares. FirstOntario is also pleased to once again pick up the $3.50 tab for each Member's annual credit union league dues. Annual dues enable shared access to automated tellers, point of sale debit card purchases, cheque clearing services and other electronic financial transactions in Canada. For more details, please call 1-800-616-8878 or ask at your local branch.
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