FREDERICTON, May 2 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced a $25,000
contribution to the Canadian Red Cross Flood Appeal 2008 to support victims of
St. John River Flooding in New Brunswick. Canadians are also invited to
support the Red Cross Flood Appeal with donations through Scotiabank's
national branch network.
    "Many of our local Scotiabank employees know this community well and our
hearts go out to all those affected," said Dave Wilson, District
Vice-President, West New Brunswick District, Scotiabank. "We want to
demonstrate our support for the community in this time of need."

    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 2007 the Bank provided more than $43 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. Scotiabank is
on the World Wide Web at www.scotiabank.com.