I wrote this script (and others) for Coast Capital's monthly segment "Money Matters" on Global News. Debra Brady of Coast Capital Savings explains why teaching children about finances is so important and gives some tips on how to start talking money with kids.
This was an interview I wrote for Coast Capital's monthly "Life at Coast" employee newsletter. Some photos & real names have been removed for employee privacy.
They say there's nothing better than a friend, unless it's a friend with chocolate. Small Business Member, Trafiq Café and Bakery, not only has chocolate - they have silky chocolate layered cake, gooey cinnamon buns, fluffy walnut coffee cake and lemon bars that taste like sunshine. They might just be our new best friends!
This was a story I wrote for Coast Capital's monthly "Life at Coast" employee newsletter. Some photos & real names have been removed for employee privacy.
This was an interview I wrote for Coast Capital's monthly "Life at Coast" employee newsletter. Photos & real names have been removed for employee privacy.
The nature of work is changing in Canada and across the globe. Automation, digitization and globalization mean that new skills are in-demand. But let’s be real, when it comes to accessing education and training to prepare for the jobs of the future, many Canadians just can’t afford it. This lack of access has far-reaching impacts. It affects an individual’s potential to gain stable employment. It also challenges the long-term success of Canadian businesses in bringing on the talent they need.
At Coast Capital, our purpose, shared values and behaviours drive us to build better, brighter and more inclusive futures for everyone, including our employees. We recognize our key role as an employer in addressing systemic inequities disproportionately impacting women; Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC); LGBTQ2S+ individuals; and People with disabilities. To meaningfully advance Equity, Diversity and Inclusion inside of our organization, we are moving beyond words and into action
The past few years have been a challenging time. The pandemic has placed a spotlight on inequality in our communities, reinforcing Coast Capital’s goal to transition to a social purpose organization. Together with our members and employees, we are fulfilling our purpose of build better futures. We are doing this by unlocking financial opportunities that positively impact people and communities, and we’re focusing our efforts on the problem of income inequality. One way we achieve our purpose is
Coast Capital’s employees are passionate about the communities they live, work and serve in. So passionate, in fact, that our employees volunteered a total of 6,000 hours to 287 community causes through our Help Heroes Volunteer Program last year. The program provides employees with paid time to volunteer during work hours, supports staff who want to volunteer during their own time, and designates time for employees to volunteer together as a team. For their volunteer efforts, staff receive rew
May 2nd marks the Canadian Mental Health Association’s 71st Annual Mental Health Week. Coast Capital is joining communities, schools and workplaces across the country to #GetReal about mental health. The past few years have shone a spotlight on the importance of mental health, especially for young Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, prior to the pandemic, youth ages 15 to 24 were more likely to experience mental health challenges than any other age group. Youth have also reported the gre
