Scotiabank Welcomes You to the Official Opening of the Scotiabank Ring of Excellence at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2011 /CNW/ - As part of its partnership with the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Scotiabank is proud to be launching the Scotiabank Ring of Excellence for this year's 10-day event. Spanning over 14,000 square feet - 40 per cent more ring space than previous years - with seating for 1,200, the Scotiabank Ring of Excellence is the official stage area dedicated to the showing and competition of livestock at The Royal.  This great venue provides optimal visibility to spectators seated through the ring with improved lighting as well as an oversized LCD video to showcase the Royal's Grand Champions.

Please join us in cutting the ribbon to open this great arena for competition for this year's Royal.

WHAT:      Official opening of the Scotiabank Ring of Excellence
      Presentation of ribbons to early winners of the first classes in the Ring
       
WHO:      John Core, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair board member
      Gillian Riley, Scotiabank Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking
      Early Fair winners
       
WHEN:      Friday November 4, 2011
11:00 a.m
       
WHERE:      Direct Energy Centre Hall B. This will take place underneath the large Scotiabank Ring of Excellent banner. 100 Princes' Boulevard Toronto, ON
       
WHY:      To officially open the new first class Scotiabank Ring of Excellence, which will provide a great showcase for the competition of livestock at The Royal. A few Fair winners will also be awarded their ribbons at this event.
For further information:

Tiffany Fisher, Fisher Agency Pr (who will be on site at the event) T 416 456 7650, E: tiffany@fisheragencypr.com

Diana Hart, Scotiabank Media Communications: T: 416-866-7238, E :diana_hart@scotiacapital.com