2019

October 7
Estate Planning Seminars; Lonsdale Oct 23, 30 and Kerrisdale Oct 24
Join our panel of estate planning and trust experts to learn about the core elements of estate planning as well as more sophisticated ways to handle complex but not uncommon situations. We’ll also cover appointing an executor and the challenges of fulfilling that duty.
Register Online

September 25
Burnaby branch renos complete; new Financial Spa opens Oct 21
The Burnaby branch staff are excited to welcome clients to their newly renovated branch, reopening Oct 21, 2019. The move will take place the weekend of October 19-20.
Learn More

September 17
BlueShore Financial Named One of Canada's Best Employers for Nine Consecutive Years
BlueShore Financial has been named a Best Employer in Canada for the ninth year in a row. The Aon Best Employers program recognizes organizations that perform strongly in the areas of employee engagement, leadership, performance, culture, and employment brand.
Read more

March 15
Our 2018 Annual Report and downloadable PDF version are now available online
The report highlights our accomplishments, advancements and financial performance in 2018 and how BlueShore helps clients prepare for what’s next.
Read the Annual Report

March 8
Special Resolution online voting now available
Credit union members have an important say in how BlueShore is run, including the ability to vote on the 2019 Special Resolution proposing to update the Credit Union Rules.
Learn more about the vote

February 25
Our downtown branch is moving!
We are excited that our downtown branch is moving to a beautiful new location at Pender and Thurlow in March.
Learn about the move

January 16
Beware of phishing attacks
Cybersecurity concerns have been prominent in the news recently as bank accounts have been targeted through phishing (fraudulent email) attacks.
Learn more about phishing

2018

December 4
Our Burnaby branch is moving temporarily
Our Burnaby branch, which has served the North Burnaby community and environs for over 30 years, will be undergoing an exciting and extensive renovation. We will be transforming it into our signature Financial Spa® branch design to enhance the delivery of a premium experience to our valued clients.
Learn about the move

November 23
Changes to our fixed service fees effective Jan 1, 2019
As part of our ongoing review of accounts and fees to ensure they are competitive, reflect the true cost, and aligned to meet client needs, we are making changes to our fixed service fees effective January 1, 2019. These include the introduction of a $10.00 fee per draft for USD Drafts for our US Savings Account, a change to “Supplier Cost + $40” for Safety Deposit Box drilling, a reduction to $50 (down from $100) for full or partial transfer out of RRSP / RRIF / TFSAs, and an introduction of a $75 fee for RRSP / RRIF / TFSA closures.

November 20
TFSA contribution limit increases for 2019
The TFSA contribution limit for 2019 is $6,000, up from $5,500 in 2018. With the TFSA limit at $6,000 for next year, the total room available in 2019 for someone who has never contributed and has been eligible for the TFSA since its introduction in 2009 is $63,500.
Learn about the contribution limit