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Women in Business Luncheon  | September 1, 2010 |
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Women in Business Luncheon
Date: September 8, 2010
Loacation: Maritime Inn, Port Hawkesbury
Time 12:00 noon
Click here for more information
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| Website Maintenance | August 30, 2010 |
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Routine maintenance and updates to our website servers are scheduled to take place this evening (August 30) beginning at 6 PM EST.
Servers are expected to be offline for approximately 15 ...
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| Pakistan Flood Victims | August 27, 2010 |
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Make a donation to the Red Cross fund appeal in aid of Pakistan Flood Victims . The federal government will match your non-corporate donation if received on or before September 12, 2010.
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| Eat Atlantic | August 26, 2010 |
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Join the Eat Atlantic Challenge!
The Eat Atlantic Challenge is a promotion aimed at encouraging Atlantic Canadians to eat only food produced in Atlantic Canada for a day, on September 2. The primary goal is to promote the economic, health ...
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| Email Scam | August 19, 2010 |
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Email Scam Targeting Mastercards
Please be aware that there is another email scam circulating. It's made to look like it comes from CUETS and is in regard to your MasterCard. Please make sure you DO NOT respond or you ...
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| Back to School | August 18, 2010 |
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Back to school planning comes with a lot of choices…
This year let us help.
East Coast Credit Union has great Student Loan, Line of Credit and Student Package Plan options to choose ...
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| L'Arche Barbeque RESCHEDULED | August 5, 2010 |
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6th Annual L'Arche Barbeque - RESCHEDULED to SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Have Lunch With Us!
East Coast Credit Union is hosting the
6th Annual L'Arche Barbeque
Where? Any East Coast Branch Location
When? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11 ...
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| Disclosing Personal Information | June 30, 2010 |
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The staff and board of East Coast Credit Union would like to send out a friendly reminder to our Customer-Owners.
It is very important to remember not to disclose any personal information over the ...
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| Congratulations 2010 Graduates! | June 29, 2010 |
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We are sure that graduation was
a sensational day for
all of you ...
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| Small Business Banking | June 28, 2010 |
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The bank of choice for most small businesses is no bank at all.
According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's recently released poll, Banking on Service (CFIB 2010), most small and micro businesses choose credit unions for their banking needs. Small business owners scored credit unions highest ...
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| 2010 Photo Contest | June 21, 2010 |
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Your photo could be selected to appear in the 2011 Credit Union Calendar!
Enter your Atlantic Canada photo and you
could win $100 plus you have your photo appear in
the Credit Union calendar distributed throughout
the Atlantic Provinces! There will be 12 winners
affiliated ...
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| East Coast Credit Union Holds 7th Annual General Meeting | April 27, 2010 |
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Port Hawkesbury, NS – The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre was the location for the 7th Annual General Meeting of East Coast Credit Union on Sunday, April 25, 2010.
A warm welcome was given to all in attendance by Board Chair, Donnie Pottie. “The combined efforts of our CEO, Managers and Staff is without a doubt, the catalyst that enables East Coast Credit Union ...
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| Spring 2010 Newsletter Online | April 16, 2010 |
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East Coast Credit Union's April 2010 edition of "News from the Coast" is now available online.
Please visit the Newsletter section of our
website or click here to download your copy. ...
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| Earth Day 2010 | April 15, 2010 |
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Earth Day is Celebrating its 40th Anniversary!
East Coast Credit Union
Invites you to join us in celebrating
EARTH DAY!
On April 22, 2010 we will be giving away
packages of seeds to our customer-owners
to help ...
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| Luminary Day | April 15, 2010 |
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Relay For Life
will be held in Cheticamp, Cabot Trail Arena on June 4 th and
Sydney, Victoria Park, Port Hawkesbury, Tamarac Education
Centre and Arichat, Ecole Beau Port on June 11 ...
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| Annual Meeting 2010 | April 9, 2010 |
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You are invited to attend
The Annual Meeting
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East Coast Credit Union
Sunday, April 25, 2010 ...
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| Easter Hours | March 26, 2010 |
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2010 Easter Holiday Hours
Good Friday, April 2, 2010 - CLOSED
Easter Monday, April 5, 2010 - OPEN
Please Note
The Port Hawkesbury and Mulgrave branches
of East Coast Credit Union will remain ...
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| RRSP Season 2010 | February 23, 2010 |
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RRSP DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2010.
Take Advantage of our
RRSP Loans at PRIME
&
Special Rates on 18 and 30
Month Deposits.
Visit Your Local Branch for Details.
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| Changes to MemberDirect Login | February 18, 2010 |
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MemberDirect - Changes are for LOGIN ONLY
Effective October 28, 2009 the way you login to online banking changed. Prior to the change you would enter your account number for example as 12345 10 1. Now you enter your account number as ...
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| Mobile Banking Now Displays Available Balance | February 18, 2010 |
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Now when you check your balances using the "bal" command
in Mobile Banking you will see all of the funds that you have
available to you, including your line of credit and any ...
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| Special Meeting of Members | January 29, 2010 |
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
East Coast Credit Union Limited
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ...
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| Board Decision on Branch Closures | January 26, 2010 |
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East Coast Credit Union has changed plans to close branches in Mulgrave, North East Margaree and North Isle Madame as of February 28, 2010.
A majority of the board of directors of ...
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| Help the Haitian Earthquake Victims | January 15, 2010 |
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Help the Haitian Earthquake Victims
Make a donation to the Red Cross fund appeal in aid of Haitian Earthquake Victims. The federal government will match your donation.
You may visit any branch of East Coast Credit Union to make ...
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| Fall Food Drive Total 09 | December 22, 2009 |
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Fall Food Drive a Success!
Everyone at East Coast Credit Union would
like to thank all of those who had a hand in
making this year's Fall Food Drive a success.
With your help we were able ...
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| Revised Service Charges 2010 | December 16, 2009 |
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Revised Service Charges Effective January, 2010.
To view a list of East Coast Credit Unions
revised service charges that will be in effect
January of 2010 click here .
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| Holiday Hours 2009-10 | December 16, 2009 |
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East Coast Credit Union's Hoilday Hours for the 2009-10 Holiday Season.
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| Congratulating Kathleen Green on 40 Years of Service! | December 1, 2009 |
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| East Coast Credit Union Ensuring Sustainability | November 24, 2009 |
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East Coast Credit Union Ensuring Sustainability
East Coast Credit Union is implementing a branch re-structuring plan in response to the economic downturn and business conditions. This restructure will see its existing 13 branch network reduced to 10. East Coast Credit Union ...
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| Direct Play and Win | November 16, 2009 |
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Direct Play & Win!
You could be one of 36 members
across Canada to win your share of the
$18,000 JACKPOT
in the Credit Union
DIRECTPLAY and WIN ! ™ S weepstakes!
Nine ...
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| Smart Youth Power Assembly. | November 3, 2009 |
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Motivational speaker, Norbert Georget displays 'IT'S OKAY NOT TO DRINK' after presentation at Cape Breton Highlands Academy.
East Coast Credit Union recently sponsored internationally renowned motivational speaker and student motivator Norbert Georget to deliver his Smart Youth Power Assembly to high schools students of Richmond Academy, Dalbrae Academy and Cape Breton Highlands ...
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| Air Miles Contest Winner | October 14, 2009 |
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What would you do with 10,000 AIR MILES® reward miles?
Natalie MacDougall of Port Hawkesbury recently asked herself that very question after winning a contest that was held by Johnson Insurance for customer-owners of the East Coast Credit Union.
Natalie’s entry was amongst the ...
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| Nova Scotia Credit Union Bursary | October 7, 2009 |
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Nova Scotia Credit Unions Bursary
Credit unions in Nova Scotia have partnered with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) since 1996 to provide bursaries to NSCC students. Two full- time students at each of the 13 NSCC campuses are awarded a ...
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| 5th Annual L'Arche Barbeque Raises $5063.61 | September 11, 2009 |
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East Coast Credit Union in partnership with L'Arche Cape Breton held its 5th Annual Barbeque on August 27, 2009 at all of East Coast Credit Union's 13 branches.
Pictured are some of the members of L'Arche that came to the Inverness Branch for lunch on the the day of the barbeque.
East Coast Coast Credit Union in partnership with L'Arche Cape Breton ...
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| STAND UP to Bullying | September 3, 2009 |
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STAND UP TO BULLYING DAY
On September 9, 2010 Credit Union employees will join other Nova Scotians in recognizing STAND UP to Bullying Day.
Staff will be wearing PINK and making donations in ...
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| Donation to St Anne's Centre Therapeutic Garden | July 1, 2009 |
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East Coast Credit Union Makes Donation to "St. Anne's Residents Therapeutic Garden'
The therapeutic garden will offer a multitude of physical, social and therapeutic benefits by enhancing motor skills, promothing relaxation and providing residents with a sense of purpose through various garden projects.
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| IWK Health Centre | June 5, 2009 |
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1 Million Raised
For 30 years, credit unions across Nova Scotia have raised money in support of the IWK Health Centre. The East Coast Credit Union always donates a portion of the funds raised during the annual Bowl-a-Thon ...
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| Live Authorization | June 4, 2009 |
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Global Payment - LIVE AUTHORIZATION
Global Payment MasterCard
LIVE AUTHORIZATION
is here!
Visit your local branch for details.
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| Junior Achievers "Get Toasty" | June 2, 2009 |
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Junior Achievers "Get Toasty"
The Baddeck Academy Junior Achievers are Back L-R Robert Parsons, Jill MacLeod, Bailey Chapman, Keith Matheson, Kevin McIntyre, Kate MacInnis and Shaun Gillis. Middle L-R Natasha Cameron, Chelsey ...
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| First Month Free | May 27, 2009 |
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First Month Free When Opening a New Account
Now, when you open a new account with East Coast Credit Union you
can get the first month of your package plan free! It’s as easy as that!
Open an account ...
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| Important Information for MasterCard Credit Card Holders | May 6, 2009 |
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Beginning May 2009, any new or replacement Credit Union MasterCard Credit Card will have chip technology. A chip card, or “smart card”, is a credit or debit card containing an embedded computer chip which gives ...
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| East Coast Credit Union - Giving Back to Our Communities | April 30, 2009 |
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East Coast Credit Union continues to contribute significant time, energy and money to enhance the quality of life in our communities.
In 2008, East Coast Credit Union contributed approximately $140,000 in monetary donations and 94 weeks of volunteer hours as part of our vision of social responsibility to local involvement and community enhancement.
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| East Coast Credit Union holds 6th Annual General Meeting | April 24, 2009 |
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Cranton Crossroads Community Centre was the location for the 6th Annual General Meeting of East Coast Credit Union on Sunday, April 19, 2009.
Margaree Centre, NS - Cranton Crossroads Community Centre was the location for the 6 th Annual General Meeting of East Coast Credit Union on Sunday, April 19 th .
A warm welcome was given ...
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| East Coast Credit Union's March 2009 Newsletter Now Online | April 13, 2009 |
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East Coast Credit Union's March 2009 edition of "News from the Coast" is now available online.
Please visit the Newsletter section of our website or click here to download your copy. ...
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| Enhanced Security Changes for MemberDirect effective February 16, 2009 | February 16, 2009 |
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A new feature will be implemented to identify a member who has entered a weak password
As part of our data providers ongoing effort to enhance security of MemberDirect, changes will be implemented on February 16, 2009, to the Personal Access Code (PAC) login area.
A new feature will be ...
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| Mobile Banking Ad | February 12, 2009 |
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| MemberDirect Website Address Change | February 2, 2009 |
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MemberDirect URL Change
Please note that there is a new website address for MemberDirect and the new address is https://www6.memberdirect.net/brand/at_057
Please update your bookmark. ...
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| East Coast Credit Union L'Arche Payroll Deduction Plan raises $18,551.32! | January 23, 2009 |
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Since July of 2006 staff of East Coast Credit Union have participated in the L'Arche Payroll Deduction Plan.
Staff voluntarily and confidentially contribute as much as they wish to L'Arche via a payroll deduction. The total amount of all contributions are then presented at year end to L'Arche Cape Breton. The total amount ...
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| Tax Free Savings Accounts Now Available | January 7, 2009 |
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Want To Save More On Your Taxes
With East Coast Credit Union's Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) you can now set money aside, tax-free, throughout your lifetime. We offer three types of TFSA accounts:
TFSA E-Savings Account
YOUR TFSA Operational Account ...
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| East Coast Credit Union receives 2008 Maritime Philanthropy Award | December 17, 2008 |
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East Coast Credit Union receives 2008 Maritime Philanthropy Award for Outstanding Sponsorship Partner
National Philanthropy Day is celebrated annually around the world in November in order to recognize the significant contributions philanthropy – and the people, organizations and companies in the philanthropic community – have made to our ...
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| East Coast Credit Union Donates $30,000 to Strait Area Transit | December 1, 2008 |
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On October 17th, 2008 East Coast Credit Union presented the Strait Area Transit with a donation of $30,000.
Barry MacNeil, Director, Strait Area Transit, Malcolm Beaton, GM, Strait Area Transit, Almon Chisholm, Director, Strait Area Transit, Donnie Pottie, Director, East Coast Credit Union, Monica McCarthy, ...
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| Strait Richmond Pirates benefit from East Coast Credit Union Donations | November 28, 2008 |
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Two of the Strait Richmond Pirates Minor Hockey teams benefited from donations by East Coast Credit Union
The Mulgrave branch of East Coast Credit Union sponsored Bryce Knott of the Strait Richmond Bantam AA Pirates.
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| Successful Fall Food Drive | November 28, 2008 |
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During the month of October East Coast Credit Union held it's Annual Fall Food Drive
During the month of October East Coast Credit Union held it's Annual Fall Food Drive and we would like to thank everyone who helped, once again, make it a success. The 13 branch locations collected ...
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| East Coast Credit Union Participates in Annual Charity Bowlathon | November 28, 2008 |
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East Coast Credit Union participated in the Annual Charity Bowlathon on Saturday, October 25, 2008
12 teams consisting of 72 East Coast Credit Union staff members had an excellent time during the Halloween themed day and managed to raise a total of $11,866.00. $7938.00 was presented to the I.W.K. and ...
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| East Coast Credit Union Donates to Louisdale Lions Club | November 4, 2008 |
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East Coast Credit Union donated $700.00 to the Louisdale Lions Club
East Coast Credit Union donated $700.00 to the Louisdale Lions Club to purchase one of several new park benches for their “Sidewalk Bench Project”. ...
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| 4th Annual L'Arche Barbeque Raises $3,804.62 | November 4, 2008 |
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East Coast Credit Union in partnership with L'Arche Cape Breton held it's 4th Annual Barbeque on August 28, 2008 at all of East Coast Credit Union's 13 branches.
East Coast Credit Union in partnership with L'Arche Cape Breton held it's 4th Annual Barbeque on August 28, 2008 at all of East Coast Credit Union 's 13 branches. This year $3,804.62 was raised in support ...
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| East Coast Credit Union Expands Business Services Centre | October 17, 2008 |
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The Board of Directors of East Coast Credit Union recognizes the important role small businesses play in our local communities.
President and CEO, Doug Hastings says, “expanding our Business services centre will provide greater benefits to our valued business customer-owners. Small Business is the nucleus of our local economy and our goal is to provide ...
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| East Coast Credit Union contributes $150,000 to Inverness Hospital Foundation Campaign | October 1, 2008 |
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East Coast Credit Union contributes $150,000 to Inverness Hospital Foundation "Always There." Campaign.
Pictured are John van Zutphen, “Always There” Campaign Cabinet Chair; Mike MacIsaac, East Coast Credit Union Board Member; Guy Saunders, East Coast Credit Union Chair; Doug Hastings, President and CEO of East Coast Credit Union ...
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| Notice to All Customer-owners - Using Your MemberCard Internationally | July 17, 2008 |
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Important notice!
East Coast Credit Union has been advised that customer-owners could experience difficulty performing debit card transactions internationally where the first 6 digits of the MemberCard are 588890. The problem with the VISA PLUS Network has ...
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| East Coast Credit Union Now Offers Electronic Statements! | March 24, 2008 |
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East Coast Credit Union is now offering Electronic Statements (E-Statements) on MemberDirect, our 24 hour Online Banking system.
E-Statements will allow you to view your monthly statement within 5 business days after the month end. MemberDirect will also store your E-Statements for 7 years or you can download your statement directly to your ...
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