Media Advisory - Scotiabank to announce long-term funding at opening kick-off

TORONTO, Oct. 2 /CNW/ - Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2010 kicks off with an important funding announcement from Scotiabank.

    
    When      Saturday, October 2, 6:30 pm. (Speeches at 6:30, event kick-off
              at 6:57 pm)

    Where     Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel - Club Lounge
              123 Queen St. West, 43rd Floor

    What      Scotiabank will announce funding commitment to ensure the
              continuation of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche. This will preclude the
              main event at 6:57 pm.

    Available for Interviews:

              -  Scotiabank spokesperson, Rick White, Scotiabank
                 Vice-President, Marketing
              -  Scotiabank Nuit Blanche spokesperson, Manager of Programming
                 Julian Sleath
    

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche is Toronto's annual all-night celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto's arts community. It has been honoured with the prestigious "Urban Leadership Award" and the Globe and Mail "Business for the Arts Award" and was voted by NOW Magazine as Toronto's "Best Art Event" in 2008 and 2009.

Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2009 the Bank provided about $39 million in sponsorships and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas of healthcare, education, social services and arts and culture. For more information the public can visit www.scotiabank.com.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America. Toronto has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. Toronto's government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents. For information about non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    
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For further information: Media contacts: Giannina Warren, Economic Development & Culture, 416-395-7318, [email protected]; Livy Feldgajer, Scotiabank Public Affairs, 416-888-4695