The Credit Union Foundation of BC was established by BC credit unions in 1958 to support our members in their journey through post-secondary education. In this co-operative spirit, credit unions have helped thousands of members pursue their dreams and in turn build stronger and more vibrant communities. The CUFBC has three application periods each…
Making tax season easier and more affordable. OCU has teamed up with TurboTax, Canada’s #1 best-selling tax software, to offer our members a 20% savings. Whether you do your taxes on your own, with some help, or hand them off to an expert, here’s how TurboTax has you covered. Remember, this year’s deadline is April…
Fraud Prevention Month is a month-long campaign in March to raise awareness about different types of fraud, how to recognize them, and how to prevent becoming a victim of fraud. Throughout the month of March, OCU will be joining other organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement bodies to provide education and resources to the…
As of March 3rd, 2025, Osoyoos Credit Union (OCU) will be open Monday to Friday, from 9:30am – 5:00pm, and closed on Saturdays (originally open 9:30am–2:30pm). Saturday, March 1st will be our last open Saturday. This change comes in response to an increased demand for services at the start of the week and a careful…
Pictured: The Mt. Baldy Alpine Club received a Community Giving Grant for $3,200. OCU Awards $24,800 in Grants to Local Groups November 21, 2024: Osoyoos Credit Union (OCU) is proud to announce $24,000 in grants awarded to 11 local groups through its Community Giving Fund. This year’s grants will support projects that enhance quality of…
October 24, 2024 - OCU is proud to announce that, thanks to the dedication and hard work of its staff, $923 was raised from the recent bake sale held during International Credit Union Day. OCU has topped up the amount, bringing the total to $1,000, which will be presented to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical…
As summer comes to a close and Labour Day signals the unofficial start of fall, many of us at OCU recognize the common financial concerns that arise this time of year. With back-to-school shopping behind us and students heading off to college, it's easy to feel the financial strain. The start of fall is…
In order to explore the potential for additional value creation in the products and services that OCU is able to provide you, your Board of Directors has initiated discussions with Summerland Credit Union (SCU) and Revelstoke Credit Union (RCU) about the possibility of joining forces through a merger. Any such transaction will require the…
Congratulations to the grad class of 2024 and the recipients of three OCU bursaries and one scholarship! We are proud to recognize these hard working students for their determination and accomplishments. May your future be filled with endless possibilities and success! Pictured below are OSS graduates and OCU bursary recipients Mattie Sabo and Kaitlyn Hillson…
Osoyoos Credit Union Expands to Keremeos: Embracing Community and Innovation The following article was published in Keremeos Review: After serving its community and proudly supporting local events for more than 75 years, the Osoyoos Credit Union (OCU) is excited to be in Keremeos. Modeled after its successful Rock Creek branch, OCU has expanded and is…