WINNIPEG, MB - December 05, 2016 /CNW/ - Scotiabank proudly opened the doors of a new retail branch in Bridgwater Centre in Winnipeg today. Located at 30 Centre Street, this 3,600 square-foot branch is a full service branch that is open Monday to Saturday to meet the needs of our customers in the Bridgwater community.

"Driven largely by advances in technology, customers' needs and preferences at banks around the world are changing rapidly. At Scotiabank, we are working to re-imagine our branch network in a way that complements our other banking channels in order to provide customers with a choice in how they do their banking," said Martin MacCool, District Vice President for the Winnipeg District at Scotiabank. "Our new branch in Bridgwater offers customers open concept spaces and innovative technology that enable them to work alongside an advisor, or use self-service banking services tailored to fit their needs."

The new Scotiabank branch at Bridgwater offers:

• Financial services and advice in Cantonese, Greek, Hindi and Punjabi
• Small Business Advice
• A full service ABM in the branch
• A drive-thru ABM

This new branch is wheelchair accessible and will be open 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Wednesday; 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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