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PICKERING, ON, June 15, 2009 – BMO Bank of Montreal today officially opened its newest branch located at 1360 Kingston Road, Unit 15 in Pickering. The branch, relocated from its old location at 1298 Kingston Road, features larger premises, expanded services and convenient hours to better serve the community.
"We are pleased to be able to continue serving the community of Pickering,” said Sheri Purcell, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Our new branch offers our customers a very high level of customer service and an even broader range of specialized financial services all under one roof,” added Ms. Purcell.
The new BMO branch is club sponsor of the Pickering Soccer Club, which funds 20 teams for children aged nine and under throughout the area.
“This past weekend, BMO hosted a Mini Soccer Festival at Kinsmen Park which was a great opportunity for us to meet our friends and neighbours in the community and deepen our relationships with our customers,” said Ms. Purcell. “We've held several events like this before and the enthusiasm never ceases to amaze me.”
For greater convenience, the Highway 2 & Liverpool branch is wheelchair accessible, features ample parking and three Instabank machines for everyday financial transactions.
The branch will operate from:
| Monday to Wednesday | 9:30am to 4:30pm |
| Thursday and Friday | 9:30am to 8:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am to 3:00pm |
“The Greater Toronto Area remains the economic centre of Canada and should continue to attract investment from both domestic and foreign sources,” said Robert Kavcic, Economist, BMO Capital Markets. “The city boasts above-average population growth and household income, and should continue to see solid long-term economic growth,” added Mr. Kavcic.
"If you're one of the millions of AIR MILES collectors in Canada, we have another reason for you to bank with BMO," said Craig Sullivan, Personal Banking Area Manager, Durham West, 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," added Mr. Sullivan.
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