The Royal Bank has opened a branch in Regent Park. According to them, it's the first ever financial institution in this long beleaguered and now hopefully revitalized neighbourhood, built in the1940s as Canada's first social housing project.
Doors first opened for business in this 3,700 square foot bank on January 18, and it officially launched earlier this week. It will employ 9 people, of whom four live in Regent Park.
"We made a very concerted effort to hire from the community," says Melinda Henderson, a communications manager with the bank.
The branch, located on the ground floor of the new One Cole condominium building at the corner of Dundas and Parliament,will also be powered by
Bullfrog, a 100 per cent green energy provider.
Writer: Bert Archer
Source: RBC