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New BMO Branch in Liberty Village Just a Kick Away from BMO Field

TORONTO, May 25, 2009 – BMO Bank of Montreal expands into the fast-growing community of Liberty Village with the opening of its new branch at 171 East Liberty Street, in Toronto.

“We are delighted to be part of this dynamic and growing community,” said Twee Pham, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Our team of highly qualified professionals is dedicated to ‘making money make sense' and providing our customers with the clarity they need to make the financial decisions that suit them.”

A highly-qualified team of experts, including a BMO Nesbitt Burns Investment Advisor, Investment and Retirement Financial Planner, and Mortgage Specialist will be available seven days a week to suit the needs of customers within this vibrant area.

Hours of operation: Monday - Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 9: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - 12:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.

“BMO has moved into this attractive, vibrant neighbourhood and can help you do the same,” said John Turner, Director, Mortgages, BMO Bank of Montreal. “BMO is helping first-time homebuyers, specifically with our recent mortgage rate reductions and our First Home Essentials Kit, which provides a step-by-step guide to entering the real estate market.”

For added convenience, the new branch will feature two ABMs for everyday financial transactions.

"Toronto represents the heart of the Canadian economy, home to the financial centre and a diverse range of Fortune 500 businesses," said Robert Kavcic, Economic, BMO Capital Markets. "The city's population has expanded at a steady 2.3 per cent annual rate over the past decade, boosting construction activity and lifting home values by more than 5 per cent per year."

“If you're one of the millions of AIR MILES collectors in Canada, we have another reason for you to bank with BMO,” said Lily Capriotti, District Vice-President, BMO Bank of Montreal. “No other bank can help you collect faster and redeem more quickly because we are the only major financial institution that rewards debit and credit card purchases, including online purchases, with access to a comprehensive choice of more than 800 reward and travel options,” Ms. Capriotti added.

BMO Bank of Montreal and the Toronto FC
BMO Financial Group became the official bank of the Canadian Soccer Association in May, 2007. BMO supports soccer from the grass roots up with sponsorships of over 400 youth soccer teams across Canada to its sponsorship of the Toronto FC and BMO Field.

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