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YNCU members invited to a free skate this week
December 9, 2025 - YNCU members, lace up your skates! The credit union is hosting a one-day, members-only Motivate 2 Skate event taking place on Friday, Dec. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the YNCU Soo Pee Wee Arena.
Read moreFrom budgeting to fraud prevention, credit unions boost Canadians’ financial confidence
November 20, 2025 - When it comes to personal finances, knowledge makes all the difference. Why is it important to create and stick to a household budget? What’s the real cost of using credit cards? How can you keep your financial information safe?
Read moreFood donation drive at Great Canadian Superstore supports Downtown Mission
October 11, 2025 - Food insecurity climbing for some Canadians and local two local credit unions are stepping up to help. YNCU partnered with Comtech Fire Credit Union on Friday to expand their third annual food drive to 16 communities across Ontario - from Timmins to Windsor.
Read moreYNCU taking donations for third annual Thanksgiving food drive
October 7, 2025 - Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and YNCUs across the province are set to take part in their third annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Read moreYNCU will collect food donations at Rotaryfest parade
July 14, 2025 - YNCU is joining the 102nd annual Rotaryfest Community Day Parade on Saturday, July 19, at 11 a.m., with a dual purpose: bringing community spirit to Bay Street while helping to fight hunger.
Read moreAll-Star Businesses Pick Up Awards at Timmins Celebration
May 9, 2025 - All-star local businesses picked up their trophies at the 2025 Nova Awards.
Read moreYNCU To Unite with Comtech Fire Credit Union in New Partnership
March 26, 2025 - The credit unions will come together to enhance member experiences, strengthen financial resilience, and expand community impact.
Read moreAnyone can learn how to skate over March Break
March 7, 2025 - Any employer with its head office or principal place of business in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area may apply for Waterloo’s Top Employers. With a 6.15 per cent growth rate, the region is Canada’s fastest developing community. The region welcomed nearly 40,000 new residents in the past year, motivating employers to up their game to attract and retain top talent.
Read moreWaterloo Area Top Employers Of 2025
January 14, 2025 - Any employer with its head office or principal place of business in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area may apply for Waterloo’s Top Employers. With a 6.15 per cent growth rate, the region is Canada’s fastest developing community. The region welcomed nearly 40,000 new residents in the past year, motivating employers to up their game to attract and retain top talent.
Read moreThis is what you need to earn to make ends meet in Timmins
November 21, 2024 - YNCU is working to make sure the shelves at the food bank are stocked for Thanksgiving. “We can’t say enough about our local support. We can’t do what we do without the help of schools, individuals, and local businesses,” said Jim Young, Timmins Food Bank chair, in a news release.
Read moreNew 'living wage' calculated for Ontario
November 19, 2024 - Across northern Ontario the 'living wage' has surpassed $20, more than $3 more than the minimum wage in the province.
Read moreLiving wage increases to $20.30/h in Northern Ontario
November 19, 2024 - Would an hourly wage of $20.30/h take care of your expenses? That's the new figure released by the Ontario Living Wage Network for northern Ontario. Producer Bridget Yard checked in with Shaylan Spurway of YNCU in Sault Ste. Marie, an employer that signed up with the Network in 2022.
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