Once they were slaves - Now they are entrepreneurs Once they were child soldiers - Now they build schools Once they knew only conflict - Now they live with hope 22 disposable cameras were...

Scotiabank and Cineplex Entertainment invite members of the media to attend an exclusive Hollywood-style event, including red carpet treatment for guests, to celebrate the launch of SCENE - a new...

Scotiabank and Cineplex Entertainment invite members of the media to attend an exclusive Hollywood-style event, including red carpet treatment for guests, to celebrate the launch of SCENE - a new...

While automakers are sourcing globally, the Canadian auto parts sector continues to think locally and remains almost exclusively focused on the domestic and U.S. markets, according to the latest...

Successful CWC 2007 spotlights West Indies, celebrates regional culture and delivers economic punch TORONTO, April 27 /CNW/ - With the clock ticking down to the exciting final match in Barbados,...

Scotiabank Mexico today announced first quarter financial results, with consolidated net income of Cdn$113 million (P$1,084 million). These results are adjusted to a Canadian GAAP basis prior to...

Participants can run for free by fundraising for one of six respected B.C. charities VANCOUVER, April 26 /CNW/ - Representatives and clients from six local charities joined Scotiabank today to...

What: Representatives and clients from six local charities will join Scotiabank to officially launch the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge and mark the countdown to the Ninth Annual Scotiabank...

Long after the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC 2007) has concluded, and life returns to normal for participants, spectators and visitors, the excitement will continue to build among West Indies...

Scotiabank announced today its commitment as presenting sponsor in Prince Edward Island's new Women's Cyclist Elite Tour, the Tour de PEI. This international cycling event is a five-stage elite...

Scotiabank today extended its gratitude and appreciation to the many Bank employees who volunteered at the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC 2007) - joining forces with all the dedicated CWC 2007...

Beyond the field, the 2007 event is 'lofting' economic expansion and generating positive long-term benefits for the region through tourism growth, infrastructure investment and regional...

Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index, which measures price trends in 32 of Canada's major exports, rose to new heights in March, up 3.8 per cent month-over-month and 3.2 per cent above the previous...

The Rick Hansen Foundation is thanking hundreds of Torontonians as they mark National Volunteer Week, from April 15, 2007 to April 20, 2007. The volunteers are recognized for contributing their...

/NOT FOR RELEASE OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, April 12 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced that a syndicate of investment dealers led by Scotia Capital Inc. have fully exercised...

Scotiabank Executive Vice President of Wealth Management Barb Mason today announced three senior appointments with a mandate to accelerate growth in the Bank's asset management business. Joining...

Scotiabank announced today the following changes in residential mortgage interest rates, effective April 11:- six-month flexible 6.45 per cent (increases by 0.05 per cent) - six-month open 8.30...

Scotia Securities Inc., today announced that proposals to change certain Scotia Mutual Funds were approved by unitholders at special meetings held on April 5, 2007 in Toronto. "We are pleased that...

Scotiabank Senior Economist Mary Webb is available for media commentary one hour after the release of the Manitoba budget today. Scotia Economics provides clients with in-depth research into the...

Scotiabank today announced the official opening of four full-service commercial branches in Malaysia. The new branches complement the Bank's existing Malaysian operations, including a branch in...

Both gold and silver started 2007 in a positive manner building on strong gains seen during the fourth quarter of 2006, according to the Precious Metals Quarterly released today by ScotiaMocatta,...

After strengthening since late 2003, used car prices have recently weakened in both Canada and the United States, alongside softer economic conditions and an increased supply of pre-owned...

Scotiabank today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 24.99 per cent of Thanachart Bank, Thailand's eighth-largest bank and leading automobile lender, for Bht7.1 billion...

Scotiabank today announced that the Bank is expanding its global banking network through the launch of a representative office in Turkey, a gateway to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa....

After a sharp drop in January, Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index, which measures price trends in 32 of Canada's major exports, bounced back strongly in February, to within 0.6 per cent of...

Scotia Capital is hosting its annual Spring Growth Conference on Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29, 2007 in Toronto. This year's thematically-oriented event has been structured to provide...

A ScotiaGold Passport VISA Cardmember drove off in a brand new car by redeeming her Scotia Rewards points to fully cover the cost of her brand new 2007 Mazda3 Sport GT. The cardmember from...

/NOT FOR RELEASE OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, March 22 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced a domestic public offering of 12 million, 4.50% non-cumulative preferred shares Series...

Barbara Mason, Executive Vice-President, Wealth Management, Scotiabank, will present at National Bank Financial's Canadian Financial Services Conference in Montreal on Wednesday, March 21, 2007....

Superstar Annika Sorenstam and Canadian golf favourite Lorie Kane team up to host the Scotiabank Women's Charity Challenge in support of women's charities across Canada. In its second year, the...

Scotiabank today announced it has signed a Strategic Co-operation Memorandum (SCM) with Bank of Dalian Co. Ltd. (BOD), formerly Dalian City Commercial Bank, outlining the Bank's intention to...

Scotiabank is expanding its wealth management services platform across the Caribbean, as well as Central and Latin America. The Bank today launched Scotia Private Client Group in the Bahamas, the...

Strong global energy demand and continued high prices, including for natural gas, oil, uranium and biofuels, will prolong the Western economic boom, according to Scotia Economics' latest...

Canada's energy and mining sectors will again tilt growth performances Westward in 2007, even as non-residential construction and services-based activity remain relatively buoyant across the...

Capital spending, led by public sector mega-projects, will pace the Quebec economy this year, according to Scotia Economics' latest Provincial Trends report. "Public non-residential construction...

Major large-scale public and private construction projects, alongside healthy services-based activity, will lead the Ontario economy this year, according to Scotia Economics' latest Provincial...

Full-year energy production and ongoing non-residential construction are helping to offset continuing soft conditions in Atlantic Canada's forestry sector, according to Scotia Economics' latest...

Scotiabank Senior Economist Mary Webb is available for media commentary one hour after the release of the New Brunswick budget on Tuesday, March 13th. Scotia Economics provides clients with...

Scotia Capital today announced a donation of $626,618 in support of children's charities. This amount was raised by agency commissions from institutional equity trades made on Charity Trading Day....

- Solid early-year housing starts, home resales and price appreciation - Western provinces most active markets, but activity should remain healthy across most major urban centres - Ongoing erosion...

Scotiabank announced today the following changes in residential mortgage interest rates, effective March 7:- one-year open 8.50 per cent (decreases by 0.10 per cent) - one-year closed 6.45 per...

Scotiabank today announced a dividend of 42 cents per common share for the quarter ending April 30, 2007, payable on April 26, 2007, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 3,...

First quarter highlights compared to the same period a year ago: - Earnings per share (diluted) of $1.01, grew a significant 20% from $0.84 - Record net income of $1,020 million, up 20% from $852...

Scotiabank is holding its 175th Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 in Halifax.Annual Meeting -------------- - World Trade and Convention Centre, Port Royal Room, 1800 Argyle...

Scotiabank's fine art donation marks official opening of "Cities: John Hartman," a touring exhibition of works by the renowned Canadian artist HALIFAX, March 5 /CNW/ - In celebration of...

Scotiabank today announced changes in the interest rates earned on Scotia Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs). The new rates are effective March 2, 2007.- one-year GIC rate decreases 0.15...

Scotiabank Mexico today announced fourth quarter financial results, with consolidated net income of Cdn$101 million (P$956 million). These results are adjusted to a Canadian GAAP basis prior to...

The 'Best in the West' theme continues in 2007, with preliminary data for January indicating that vehicle purchases in Western Canada posted a double-digit year-over-year gain, nearly double the...

With the annual RRSP season set to wrap-up on March 1, 2007, Scotia Economics has released a study highlighting RRSP trends. The report, entitled Diversification, The Retirement Plan of Canadians,...

Scotiabank is holding its 175th Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 in Halifax.Annual Meeting -------------- - World Trade and Convention Centre, Port Royal Room, 1800 Argyle...