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TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty’s Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month

TD Opens First Net-Zero Energy Bank Branch in Canada

“Changing our branches from energy users to energy generators is one more way that we can lead by example in the transformation to a greener economy,” said Karen Clarke-Whistler, Chief environment Officer, TD Bank Group. “Net zero energy is good for the environment and it makes good business sense – and that is fundamental to being the better bank.” [Click on Logo to learn more]

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TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty’s Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month

MASS MoCA Announces TD Bank Group as Lead Sponsor of Oh, Canada

At the Toronto International Art Fair, MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) today released new details about its major survey of Canadian contemporary art Oh, Canada and announced TD Bank Group as the presenting sponsor of the exhibition. The show, which opens May 27, 2012 at MASS MoCA, will feature over 100 works in all media, showcasing 62 artists who hail from every province and nearly every territory in Canada and who span multiple generations. As presenting sponsor, TD joins the Canada Council for the Arts in making this massive landmark exhibition possible. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty’s Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month

Nothing Plain about Erin Bow’s 2011 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award win

What’s the best way to inspire young Canadian readers? The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) and TD Bank Group believe the answer lies in supporting Canada’s outstanding authors whose literature captures children’s imaginations. For the seventh consecutive year, TD and the CCBC are proud to celebrate Canada’s best with the 2011 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty’s Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month

Pining for a Greener Community? TD Green Streets Can Help

In partnership with Tree Canada, TD Green Streets provides funding to support innovative practices in urban forestry. Municipalities, Aboriginal communities and Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) interested in receiving a matching grant of up to $15,000 are encouraged to apply online at tdgreenstreets.ca before December 9, 2011. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty’s Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Celebrates Planting 28,000 Trees during TD Tree Days Events across Canada

“We are thrilled to have so many passionate volunteers join the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, to plant the roots of forest stewardship in communities across Canada, as well as in the U.S. and U.K.,” said Mary Desjardins, Executive Director, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. “Trees provide important economic, recreational and ecological benefits to cities, from removing carbon dioxide to buffering noise. What better way to celebrate the Year of the Forest and Canada’s First National Tree Day than by recognizing the important role trees play in our environment?” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty’s Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month

Students Invited To Get Artistically Green For Chance to Win a $7,500 Environmental Grant for Their School: TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and Earth Day® Canada Launch Student Art Contest

In addition to bragging rights and having their artwork seen by Canadians across the country, the winning student will receive a $7,500 environmental grant towards the development of an outdoor classroom or a schoolyard naturalization project, as well as a digital camera, valued at approximately $250, and a litterless lunchbox for each student in their class. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty’s Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month

“Canadians Not Green Travellers, But Would Consider Eco-Friendly Vacations If the Price Is Right” TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Poll

“While we often think about our impact to the environment at home, our research shows that the majority of Canadians aren’t as concerned about the environment when they’re away,” said Mary Desjardins, Executive Director, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. “There are a number of easy and inexpensive ways to make travel a little greener, from using e-tickets to taking public transit while sightseeing.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty’s Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month

TD and First Book Canada bank on books for children: TD Donates $100,000 to Provide Books to Underserved Areas across North America

“The ability to read is paramount to a child’s education, and First Book is truly making an impact by providing books to children who otherwise would not have access to them,” Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair, TD Bank Group. “TD is committed to making a difference in the communities we serve, and supporting First Book’s initiatives provides us the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on young readers throughout our footprint.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty’s Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month

More Than a Quarter of Manitoba and Saskatchewan Residents say “Why Have One House When You Can Have Two?”: 2011 TD Canada Trust Repeat Home Buyers Report

Two-thirds (64%) of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents are moving on to larger or more luxurious homes and many are moving earlier than they originally planned. People in Manitoba and Saskatchewan were among the most likely to say that market conditions played a factor in their decision to buy another home (28% versus 21% nationally). [Click on Pic to learn more]

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