/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Scotiabank to celebrate 99th International
Women's Day with Women-Focused Exhibition/

TORONTO, March 3 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is hosting a women-focused exhibition on Monday, March 8th, in celebration of International Women's Day. The event will be open to the public and will feature some of Scotiabank's partners whose initiatives support the personal and professional development of women.

    
    What:  Scotiabank Women's Exhibition - featuring local women's
           organization

    When:  11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010

    Where: Scotia Plaza - Concourse
           40 King Street West
           Toronto, Ontario
           (Enter King St. or Adelaide St. between Yonge St. and Bay St.)

    Who:   Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (www.cbcf.org)
           Canadian Women's Foundation (www.cdnwomen.org)
           Habitat for Humanity Toronto (www.habitat.ca)
           Interval House (www.intervalhouse.ca)
           Ovarian Cancer Canada (www.ovariancanada.org)
           Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation (www.uhn.ca)
           Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada (www.willow.org)
           Women's College Hospital (www.womenscollegehospital.ca)

    Why:   Inspiring and supporting women in the achievement of their full
           potential is important to Scotiabank, its employees and to the
           customers and communities it serves both in Canada and
           internationally. The Scotiabank Women's Exhibition in celebration
           of International Women's Day reflects Scotiabank's commitment to
           the advancement of women.
    

Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work both in Canada and internationally, enriching our customers and communities with new programs and partnerships. By working with customers to help build richer communities, Scotiabank continues to invest in the areas of healthcare, education, social services and arts and culture. For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.

For further information: Deborah Clark, Scotiabank Public Affairs, [phone], [email protected] or Lauren Mostowyk, Scotiabank International Public Affairs, [phone], [email protected]