More than 50 Charities to benefit from a record breaking year of
    fundraising through the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge

    TORONTO, Dec. 5 /CNW/ - Scotiabank will celebrate a record-breaking
fundraising total with 54 charities from the Scotiabank Group Charity
Challenge at this year's Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The top three
winners of the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge will be announced at a
celebratory breakfast and information session on Friday morning.Who:      John Doig, Senior Vice-President Marketing, Scotiabank
              Alan Brookes, Race Director
              Representatives from local charities

    What:     2007 Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge Celebration Breakfast

    Where:    4th Floor Schooner Room
              Scotiabank, 44 King Street West

    When:     Friday, December 7, 2007
              8:00 a.m. Announcement and cheque presentation
              8:30 a.m. Information session and breakfastScotiabank 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 2006 the Bank provided more than $42 million in sponsorships
and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas
of healthcare, education and social services. Scotiabank is on the World Wide
Web at www.scotiabank.com.