News Releases

BMO Celebrates Grand Opening of 15th Branch in London, Ontario

For news media inquiries, please contact: (416) 867-3996

LONDON, March 27, 2009 – BMO Bank of Montreal Fanshawe branch located at 1285 Fanshawe Park Road hosts its opening celebration on Saturday, March 28, 2009.

“This is an exciting milestone for BMO as this is our 15th branch in London,” said branch manager Marc Guilbeault. “We want to invite members of the community; both new and existing customers, to come out, have lunch and see our new branch. We also encourage guests to meet our knowledgeable staff who can ‘make money make sense' by providing personal financial advice that is relevant in our current economic environment.”

WHEN: Saturday March 28, 2009 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE: BMO Bank of Montreal
Fanshawe and Hyde Park
1285 Fanshawe Park Road
London, Ontario

WHAT: Branch Opening Celebration

The afternoon celebration will include:

Ribbon cutting ceremony
Complimentary BBQ lunch
Face painting/ Balloonist/ Magician
BMO the Bear

Guests will be given the opportunity to pop an AIR MILES balloon with the chance to earn up to 1,000 AIR MILES points. Guests will also be able to enter a raffle to win Boston Pizza gift cards and London Knights prizes.

“London stands to fare relatively well during the recession thanks to its diverse economic base,” said Robert Kavcic, Economic Analyst, BMO Capital Markets. “Economic activity in the city spans a range of sectors including health care, education and financial services, which should provide a buffer that most other Southern Ontario cities don't have.”

“To AIR MILES collectors in London, we have another reason for you to bank with BMO. Now you can collect AIR MILES reward miles whenever and wherever you make purchases using your BMO Bank of Montreal debit card or receive an exclusive 20 per cent discount on all flights offered by AIR MILES using BMO's Gold Mosaik MasterCard,” said David Blyth, Vice President London District BMO Bank of Montreal. “We're unique in the marketplace; no other bank can help you collect faster and redeem quicker. We are the only major financial institution that rewards debit purchases with access to a comprehensive choice of more than 800 AIR MILES reward and travel options.”

BMO in London
BMO continues to expand in London with 15 branches and 31 InstaBanks in the city. BMO has shown its continuous support to the London community through donations to the Western Ontario YMCA, London Health Sciences Center & St. Joseph's Health Care, University of Western Ontario, Fanshawe College, Salvation Army, United Way and Women of Distinction.

- 30 -

For further information: