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August 20, 2019

Northern Credit Union Again Named as one of the Great Places to work in Canada

For the third year in a row, Northern Credit Union has been included on the list of Best Workplaces™ in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada in the Financial Services and Insurance category.

July 2, 2019

Lucidia & Northern Cement Partnership with ASAPP Financial Technology

Northern Credit Union and Lucidia have now taken an important step forward to strengthen their long-term relationship as critical business partners

June 11, 2019

Northern Announces Winners of the True North Strong Scholarship

Northern recently selected five successful applicants as this year's winners for the True North Strong Scholarship.

May 8, 2019

Northern winner of 6 AIME awards at 2019 CCUA Conference

Credit Union and Marketing Partner, Lucidia, Honoured Again with Multiple Wins Showcasing this Past Year’s Marketing Programs and Campaigns

May 3, 2019

Northern Credit Union and ASAPP announce expansion of the ASAPP platform

Northern Credit Union (“NCU”) and ASAPP Financial Technology Inc. (“ASAPP”) are excited to announce the expansion of their strategic digital partnership with the kickoff and development of three new ASAPP software modules as part of the new ASAPP OXP | omnichannel experience platform.

April 12, 2019

Northern Credit Union Announces New President and CEO

The Board of Directors of Northern Credit Union is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Adam as their next President and CEO.

November 19, 2018

Al Suraci, President & CEO of Northern Credit Union, Announces Retirement

On this date of November 19th, 2018, marking the 61st anniversary of Northern Credit Union’s original Charter, Northern’s Board of Directors wish to announce to its members and communities the upcoming retirement of President & CEO, Al Suraci. After successfully leading Northern Credit Union for the past 24 years, Mr. Suraci has confirmed his plan to retire at the end of June 2019.

November 9, 2018

Northern Credit Union Inspires Cities to Declare November 'Financial Literacy Month"

As part of our commitment to financial literacy for all Canadians, Northern Credit Union is proud to announce that we successfully encouraged mayors, officials and council delegates across Northern Ontario to officially designate November as “Financial Literacy Month”.

August 1, 2018

Northern Announces the Consolidation of its Mindemoya Branch with Little Current and Espanola

July 31, 2018

Notice for Existing MasterCard card holders

April 27, 2018

Northern Credit Union and Steinbach Credit Union Partner with Lucidia to Deliver Next Generation Microsoft Dynamics® 365 CRM Solution

These agreements will continue to strengthen existing relationships.

April 10, 2018

Introducing a More Enhanced Mobile Branch

Northern Credit Union is happy to introduce our latest version of our mobile app; v13 which will be launching in the coming days.

October 3, 2017

Northern Credit Union and FinTech Partner, ASAPP Online Solutions, Significantly Expand Digital Lending Capability

Northern and partner, ASAPP Online Solutions Inc. (“ASAPP”), will launch Canada’s most complete and fully integrated digital process for secured and unsecured lending within the ASAPP omni-channel account and loan origination solution.

July 10, 2017

Update to Northern CU Mobile Branch App

Coming July 24th, The Northern Credit Union Mobile Branch app will be updated.

May 18, 2017

Our Kirkland Lake Branch is Moving

Northern is excited to announce that we will be moving to a new location – 145 Government Road West - a short three-minute drive from our current branch.

May 10, 2017

Northern Credit Union Wins Coveted ‘Innovation Award’ and more at the 2017 National Conference for Canada’s Credit Unions

Northern Credit Union (Northern) took home the Canadian Credit Union Association’s (CCUA) prestigious Innovation Award for its online small business account opening software and unique Small Business Rocks program.

May 5, 2017

Northern Credit Union and Fintech Partner, ASAPP Online Solutions, Announce Integration with Core Banking System Software

This week, Northern Credit Union became the first financial services provider in Canada to offer a fully integrated and responsive online account opening and loan auto-decisioning tool, which applies to all account types for retail and business banking.

March 22, 2017

Attention Members: Bay Street ATM Closure

The ATM at the Bay Street Location in Sault Ste. Marie will no longer be available for use beginning Friday, April 21.

February 17, 2017

Northern Credit Union Shows Saugeen Country Community Appreciation

Doorstep Recognition for Three Local Heroes In Appreciation For Community Spirit and Dedication

December 9, 2016

Team Jacobs Sweeps Towards Victory with New Northern Credit Union Sponsorship

Northern Credit Union (NCU) is proud to announce a two year sponsorship of local curling hometown heroes, and 2014 Olympic Gold Medalists, Team Jacobs.

October 6, 2016

Village Media & Northern partner to launch free rate comparison tool

Northern Ontario Rate Market (NORM) Provides Northerners With Competitive Regional Financial Product Rate Information

September 28, 2016

Northern Credit Union Launches Interactive Trivia Game to Benefit Charities Across Northern Ontario

Each Month $3,000 Will Be Donated To Local Charities Selected By Players Of True North Adventure, A Free-To-Play Online Game Designed With Northerners In Mind.

January 27, 2016

A Doorstep Surprise for Newly Retired Saultites from Northern Credit Union

Northern Credit Union recently had a doorstep surprise for a couple of recent retirees. They made a personal visit with a gift of a brand new hammock to relax in, as part of its recent launch of a new Retirement Savings Plan (RSP).

November 5, 2015

Members approve merger of Northern and Espanola & District Credit Unions to form a Billion Dollar Organization

The members of Espanola & District Credit Union (Espanola) have voted strongly to endorse joining the largest financial service cooperative in the North.

June 24, 2015

Members approve merger of Northern and Saugeen credit unions to form a billion-dollar organization

The members of Northern Credit Union (Northern) and Saugeen Community Credit Union (Saugeen Community) have voted strongly to endorse joining their organizations.

May 26, 2015

Northern Credit Union Brings Home More National Marketing Awards

Northern Credit Union (Northern) received 11 national marketing awards, including the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ award, during the annual Marketing Association for Credit Unions’ (MACU) Strategic Marketing Conference, held this year in Kelowna, BC, on Tuesday, May 26.

May 22, 2015

Learn How to Survive the Financial Wild – New Financial Literacy Program Targets Ontarians

Presented by Northern Credit Union, ‘Northern Know How’ creates a platform for financial knowledge and provides tools to assist individuals in gaining a better hold on their financial standing.

May 19, 2015

Northern Credit Union and Veterans Commemorative Monument Partner to Honour Men and Women of Service

The community Veterans Commemorative Monument (VCM), planned for construction in Rowswell Park near the riverfront, received assistance today from Northern Credit Union.

September 22, 2014

Northern Credit Union Opens 26th Branch in Petawawa

Northern Credit Union's Petawawa branch officially opens for business at 3025 Petawawa Blvd.

September 8, 2014

Northern Credit Union 2015 Calendar Contest Now Accepting Entries

Local calendar contest calls all amateur photographers to capture the wonder of the north.

May 29, 2014

Northern Credit Union Earns 16 National Marketing Awards

At the Marketing Association for Credit Union Awards, Northern picks up 16 national awards for the True North Strong brand initiative, and more

April 7, 2014

Northern Credit Union Launches Crowdfunding Website

Crowdfunding website will support worthwhile initiatives in Ontario communities.

March 6, 2014

Northern Credit Union Announces Merger Plans

Northern Credit Union, Saugeen Community Credit Union, and Espanola and District Credit Union announce merger plans.

December 3, 2013

Northern Credit Union Announces Winners for 2014 Kids' Photo Contest

Northern Credit Union's 2014 Kids' Photo Calendar Contest encouraged students in Northern's local communities to submit pictures depicting what makes them "True North Strong".

September 7, 2012

Northern Credit Union Enhances Member Service

Northern Credit Union is happy to announce they are offering Thursday evening and Saturday retail services to members in select communities.

June 25, 2012

The Elliot Lake Relief Fund

Northern Credit Union has set up an Elliot Lake Relief Fund to help those affected by the collapse of the Algo Centre mall roof on June 23rd.

March 23, 2011

Northern Credit to be Honoured with Heart and Stroke Foundation’s President’s Award

Award Recognizes Local Corporate Support.

March 19, 2010

NCU to Open Branch in Iron Bridge

Northern Credit Union has confirmed it will open a branch in Iron Bridge, serving the municipality of Huron Shores, to fill the void left by RBC.

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