Today Marks the Inauguration of Laurentian Bank’s 44 New Automatic Banking Machines in the Montréal Métro
Montréal, October 1, 2009 – Laurentian Bank will be inaugurating its network of automatic banking machines (ABMs) today across most of Montréal’s Métro stations after having obtained the exclusive right to operate the machines throughout the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) subways last June. With a total of 70 machines to be available, this is good news for Métro users, who will be able to take advantage of efficient and fully integrated banking services virtually wherever and whenever they happen to be travelling.
In initiating these new units, Laurentian Bank is confirming its dominant position among banking institutions in Montréal and throughout Québec thanks to its extensive network of branches and automatic banking machines. “As a result of the Bank’s financial solidity since its repositioning a number of years ago, the institution has the wind in its sails and is continuing to grow despite the difficult economic context confronting the banking sector,” underlines Luc Bernard, Executive Vice-President, Personal and SME Financial Services. “Winning this call for tenders demonstrates the confidence the Bank has earned, of which we are extremely proud. For us, the installation of these ABMs in the Métro constitutes an important step in our development and clearly supports the value of our commitment to being close to our clients. Indeed, Laurentian Bank is firmly rooted in Québec, particularly in Montréal — the city in which it was born and to which it owes a major part of its sustained growth and success.”
For his part, STM Chairman, Mr. Michel Labrecque, emphasized that “Laurentian Bank’s ABMs offer Métro users a diverse range of services, while allowing our organization to increase its commercial revenues. Access to banking services within Montréal’s Métro network represents a significant asset to those with busy schedules who are looking for ways to save time.”
In order to spread the word in an interesting and innovative fashion, the Bank will be inaugurating its 44 new automatic banking machines during rush hour at several different Montréal Métro stations using a theatrical approach.
About Laurentian Bank
Laurentian Bank of Canada is a banking institution operating across Canada and offering its clients diversified financial services. Differentiating itself through excellence in service, as well as through its simplicity and proximity, the Bank serves individual consumers and small and medium-sized businesses. The Bank also offers its products to a wide network of independent financial intermediaries through B2B Trust, as well as full-service brokerage solutions through Laurentian Bank Securities.
Laurentian Bank is well established in the Province of Quebec, operating the third-largest retail branch network. Elsewhere throughout Canada, it operates in specific market segments where it holds an enviable position. Laurentian Bank of Canada has more than $21 billion in balance sheet assets and more than $14 billion in assets under administration. Founded in 1846, the Bank employs more than 3,500 people.
Soirée bénéfice au profit de la Fondation de lutte au décrochage scolaire de Montréal
Montréal, le 26 février 2009 – Les Productions A+ dérouleront le tapis rouge, le 19 mars prochain à La Tulipe, pour la première édition de FOREVER YOUNG, une soirée sous la thématique du bal de graduation, au profit de la Fondation de lutte au décrochage scolaire de Montréal. Activités ludiques, musique rétro et actuelle, univers burlesque et robes à paillettes recréeront l’ambiance d’une soirée de graduation de rêve. Venez défiler sur le tapis rouge, danser au son de l’électrisante musique de DJ Plastik Patrik et participer à nos différents concours ainsi qu’au couronnement de la reine et du roi du bal. Animée par la charmante Valérie Roberts et son acolyte Jeff Lizotte de Bombe.TV, FOREVER YOUNG vous offre une occasion en or de donner une deuxième vie à votre tenue de bal!
Danser pour reprendre le « beat »…
Notons que chaque année, depuis 2004, 40% des jeunes montréalais qui quittent l’école n’ont pas de diplôme d’études secondaires. Le bal de graduation représente le couronnement ultime de la réussite scolaire. C’est pourquoi Les Productions A+ misent sur ce thème afin d’amasser des fonds pour la Fondation afin que chaque jeune puisse à son tour aspirer au titre de reine/roi de son bal de graduation.
À propos de la Fondation
La Fondation de lutte au décrochage scolaire de Montréal a été créée, en 1990, par un groupe de partenaires issus du milieu de l’éducation et du monde des affaires. La Fondation a pour objectif général de contribuer à la réussite éducative des jeunes montréalais. À cette fin, elle finance les opérations du Carrefour de lutte au décrochage scolaire, un organisme régional oeuvrant activement auprès des cinq commissions scolaires de l’île de Montréal. Le Carrefour met en place des initiatives de prévention de l’abandon scolaire destinées aux jeunes et aux familles et encourage le partage des pratiques novatrices entre les divers partenaires scolaires, municipaux communautaires et d’affaires de Montréal.
Pour d’autres renseignements: www.fondationlds.qc.ca
FOREVER YOUNG
Jeudi 19 mars 2009, 20 h 30
La Tulipe
4530 Avenue Papineau
Pré vente: 15$ - Porte: 20$
www.soireeforeveryoung.com
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Who needs that New Years kiss this holiday season to warm you from the top of your head to the tip of your toes when you can do it yourself with yoga that’s poised to help!
On Sunday, December 14 at 5pm at the Walker Studio participate in Bikram Yoga Montreal’s third annual holiday karma class. This typical Bikram yoga class, a challenging series of 26 postures and 2 breathing excercises practiced in a heated room, will leave you feeling fabulous.
Not only will you be benefiting your body, but all the donations will be donated directly to the Share the Warmth Foundation. Share the Warmth Foundation “awakens hope and dreams by overcoming poverty and hunger.” While you suffer in the heat, you’ll be working towards helping someone less fortunate keep warm.
If the thought of helping others warms your heart you can easily help without sweating. Leave a donation with either Bikram Studio.
Bring your friends, family and colleagues to discover a new way to stay healthy while helping others! And who knows…maybe you’ll find your New Years kiss as well.
Only in Quebec! I cannot I say disagree with ways for the government to save tax payer’s money, but still… sued?
Quebec’s open-source software association is suing the provincial government, saying it is giving preferential treatment to Microsoft Corp. by buying the company’s products rather than using free alternatives.
WTF? First, amazing game… see comments on our sports blog here. But were the fans aware that this is Game 7 of Series 1? See some of the mess on YouTube, below:
