TORONTO, April 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today provided a $15,000 donation to the Prince George Community Foundation to support the Prince George community devastated by the Lakeland Mill sawmill fire.

"As part of the Prince George community since 1946 Scotiabank is supporting the families and community through this difficult period." said Dave Poole, Scotiabank Senior Vice-President, BC and Yukon Region. "We want to support local residents and our employees stand ready to work individually with affected customers."

Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future.  Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $45 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.