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- Looking ahead: 51 per cent expect 2013 to be a better year for business

- More than half expect their business to grow this year and 31 per cent of business owners plan to invest more into their business

- A third of B.C. businesses expect their number of employees will increase in 2013

- Join experts from BMO, the United Way and the Agincourt Community Services Association on June 4th at 10:30 a.m. ET

- Panellists to provide insight on the importance and prevalence of volunteering in Canada and unveil the findings from a new national study

- BMO bullish as Council of Great Lakes Governors Summit gets underway

- Resurgent auto sector leading the way for region, with car and truck production back to pre-recession levels

- Looking ahead: 40 per cent expect Alberta's economy to improve

- Business owners in Alberta are the most optimistic in Canada about hiring more employees

- Nearly one-quarter of businesses are expecting to hire in 2013

- Looking ahead: one third expect Canadian economy to improve in 2013

- Provincial economy continues to benefit from investments in the auto sector

- Province has fastest employment gains in Canada

- Resource sector, including oil and potash, is a key economic driver

- BMO to offer remote volunteering opportunities for Canadian employees in partnership with ACCES Employment

- BMO Volunteer Day: 7,000 BMO employees will participate in more than 450 projects across North America on June 5th

- Buyers in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver are the most likely to be eying a condo for their next purchase

- Intent in Toronto up significantly, while demand in Vancouver wanes

- Win brings team one step closer to the grand prize, which includes $125,000 towards the refurbishment of a soccer field in Cambridge

- Girls' team from Nova Scotia now in the running to be crowned 2013 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title that comes with $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- BMO Team of the Week recognition includes a $500 team prize and a $500 donation to the team's charity of choice

- Home sales expected to stabilize in 2013 amid steady job growth

- Resale prices hit record high after doubling in past 11 years from undervalued levels

- Win brings team one step closer to the grand prize, which includes $125,000 towards the refurbishment of a soccer field in White Rock

BMO Bank of Montreal hosts rally in advance of match against U.S. Women's National Team on June 2nd

- Team captain Christine Sinclair and Head Coach John Herdman on hand to address the crowd along with BMO Team of the Week ambassadors Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod and Rhian Wilkinson

- Chance to win a pair of tickets to the game and an autographed Canada Soccer jersey

- BMO branch represents a $1.3 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including weekends

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in four different languages

- Seventy per cent of Canadians give their grandchildren, godchildren, nephews and nieces an average of $100 in monetary gifts annually

- More than two-thirds of Canadian parents are concerned about how they will fund their child's post-secondary education

- Four-year university degrees can cost more than $60,000; could rise to $140,000 for a child born in 2013(i)

- Zykov a leading prospect for this year's NHL Draft; earned QMJHL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors

Atlantic Canadians Encouraged to Review, and Share their Ideas and Input prior to the 4Front Conference on May 30

- Degree and alma mater rank at the bottom, while soft skills emerge at top of list for employers

- Half (51 per cent) of Canadian businesses plan to hire students or recent graduates this year

- $1,000 invested in the Dow Jones Industrial Average exclusively from May through to October, and kept in cash the remaining months would have grown to $2,167 from May 1, 1900 to October 31, 2012

- The same amount invested exclusively during the November to April months would have grown to $122,606 from November 1, 1900 to April 30, 2012

- Yet, despite the appeal of the 'Sell in May' strategy, trying to time the markets is never a good idea, in fact, being invested year-round is likely to deliver the best results

- $1,000 invested in the Dow Jones Industrial Average exclusively from May through to October, and kept in cash the remaining months would have grown to $2,167 from May 1, 1900 to October 31, 2012

- The same amount invested exclusively during the November to April months would have grown to $122,606 from November 1, 1900 to April 30, 2012

- Yet, despite the appeal of the 'Sell in May' strategy, trying to time the markets is never a good idea, in fact, being invested year-round is likely to deliver the best results

- Win comes with a $500 team prize, BMO Team of the Week tracksuits and a $500 donation to a charity of the team's choice,

- Team now in the running to be crowned 2013 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title that comes with a $125,000 prize for a field refurbishment

- However, Canadian economy will likely lag that of the U.S. over the next year

- Gold prices drop, but still overvalued

- U.S. equity markets continue upward trend

- Return on bonds driven more by term exposure than by credit type

- Buying Intentions: Vancouver and GTA homeowners most likely to buy, while intent dips in Calgary

- Price expectations: Most expect property values to increase modestly

- Mortgage affordability: Fewer mortgage holders making cutbacks to afford payments

- Winnipeg Main Branch first BMO branch west of the Great Lakes

- Features interactive heritage display to showcase the story of BMO's development and its contribution to the community

- Calgarians invited to attend community celebration at BMO Crowfoot Branch on Tuesday, May 21

- Blizzard eligible to vie for grand prize of $125,000 to refurbish local soccer field in Calgary

Largest cultural donation in B.C. in BMO Financial Group's History

- Calgarians invited to attend community celebration at BMO Crowfoot Branch on Tuesday, May 21

- Blizzard eligible to vie for grand prize of $125,000 to refurbish local soccer field in Calgary

- Win brings team one step closer to the grand prize which includes a $125,000 prize towards the refurbishment of a local soccer field

- Canadians plan on spending an average of $3,073 on vacations between May and September

- Top vacation concerns include: requiring medical attention, bad weather and losing something of value

- Only half regularly purchase travel insurance before leaving home

- Cost of a broken leg can cost up to US$20,000 in the U.S.; an air ambulance trip from Florida to Ontario can run up to US$15,000

- Home sales: Up 0.6 per cent in April

- Home prices: 20 of the 26 cities reporting price increases over the past year

- BMO recommends prospective buyers stress-test their mortgage at a higher interest rate to ensure sustained mortgage affordability

- First team from British Columbia to be named for 2013 program

- Team now in the running to be crowned 2013 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title that comes with a $125,000 prize for a field refurbishment

- Almost two-thirds of Canadians feel largely unprepared financially to deal with the unexpected

- Eighty-four per cent believe they would face a major financial hit in the event of disability

- Three-quarters fear the financial impact of divorce or death of a spouse

- BMO recommends that Canadians stress-test their financial plans against unforeseen events

- Report suggests that a continuation of the improved income growth of the past two decades should result in Canada's youth achieving more spending power than their parents in their lifetime

- Improved labour market conditions since the mid-90's - driven by the resource and housing industry - credited for compensation growth

- BMO Business Confidence Report finds one quarter of business owners in Canada expect the size of their workforce to increase in 2013

- Young and Connected: Eighty-one per cent of Canadians between the ages of 18 and 34 see themselves investing online in the next five years

- Percentage of online investors could more than triple within the next decade

- Majority of Canadians spend at least 30 hours per week online

- Top current online activities include browsing the news, personal banking and keeping in touch with family and friends

- BMO InvestorLine offers two unique online investing services to help different types of investors get started

Catalyst COO, Deborah Gillis; Manulife past Chair, Gail Cook-Bennett; and BMO CEO, Bill Downe, to lead panel discussion at Toronto Region Board of Trade

- First-time buyers more likely than repeat buyers to consider commute to work, public transit and stores and restaurants when buying a home

- Report reveals differences among regions and major city centres

- BMO and Canadian Real Estate Association offer advice for buyers and sellers

- First BMO Team of the Week finalist from Quebec for 2013

- Girls' team actively involved with the Club des petits dejeuners du Quebec to raise funds and provide nutritious breakfasts to school kids

- BMO employees will assist Good Samaritan's Purse with community clean-up as part of BMO's Volunteer Day

- Mom versus Dad: Canadians expect to spend slightly less for Father's Day

- The majority will give mom a gift, while more than half plan to call or spend time with her to celebrate Mother's Day

- Men plan to spend more than women for both Mom and Dad

- Team becomes a finalist in BMO's national grassroots soccer program

- Now in the running to win a grand prize, which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- GDP growth of 2.4 per cent expected in 2013, 2.8 per cent in 2014

- Province boasts strong resource sector and lowest unemployment rate in Canada; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- GDP growth of 1.2 per cent expected in 2013, climbing to 1.8 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Strength in construction and health care industries driving growth

- GDP growth of 1.5 per cent expected in 2013, rising slightly to 1.7 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Economic conditions drive manufacturing companies to cut costs and improve productivity

- GDP growth of 1.5 per cent expected in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- GDP growth of 1.4 per cent expected in 2013, climbing to 1.9 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- GDP growth of 5.0 per cent expected in 2013, 1.8 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Ramped up investment in the oil sector to lead growth

- GDP growth of 0.9 per cent expected in 2013, climbing to 1.6 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Stronger U.S. growth in the housing and forestry sectors should drive firmer exports into 2014

- GDP growth of 1.6 per cent expected in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Low rate environment provides opportunities to invest as economic strength south of the border stands to benefit Canadian businesses

- Regional data shows strength in Western Canada

- Real GDP projected to out-pace national average amidst a sturdy manufacturing industry

- GDP growth of 2.0 per cent expected in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Major housing markets in correction mode, while forestry industry set to drive export growth as U.S. housing market continues to strengthen

- GDP growth of 1.7 per cent expected in 2013, 2.5 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- GDP growth of 2.5 per cent expected in 2013, 2.9 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- 16,390 participants enjoyed sunny summer-like conditions in the 42nd running of the BMO Vancouver Marathon

- Half Marathon record broken by Paul Kimugul

- One Fund Boston receives a $25,000 donation from BMO Financial Group; runners wore yellow ribbons in tribute to Boston

- BMO's studio branch opens within Pointe-Nord condo building to provide customers with convenient location

- Studio branch concept features an open layout, customer meeting spaces and free WiFi connectivity

- BMO branch represents a $450,000 investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- BMO employees in Quebec will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

- BMO employees in British Columbia will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

- BMO employees throughout the Prairies will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

- BMO employees in Ontario will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

- BMO employees in the Atlantic provinces will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

Conference addresses topics from fertilizer, agriculture and protein sectors, to retail distribution companies and supermarkets

- Love at first sight: 80 per cent of likely buyers know if the home is right as soon as they cross the threshold

- Buyer beware: Canadians are more concerned about finding something wrong with the home post-purchase than a potential drop in real estate prices

- 'Stress'-tested: Report also reveals emotional state and motivations of prospective buyers, including first-timers

- Sales up 9 per cent year-over-year in April

- Light trucks and cross-over units leading the way

- Team vying to win grand prize including $125,000 field refurbishment

- Blizzard Bayern becomes the third finalist in the running for grand prize of $125,000 towards a field upgrade, a $5,000 donation to the team's charity of choice, plus a trip to see a Canadian MLS or National Team home game

- Deadline for submitting personal income tax return to the CRA is midnight on April 30

- Ninety-four per cent of Canadians report that they file a personal income tax return each year

- BMO Nesbitt Burns is available to provide last-minute tips on tax planning strategies and how to create a financial plan

Donation to fund entrepreneurship professorship, 210 scholarships and program development

- BMO's Local Soccer Clubs Program earns a Gold Award

- BMO's sponsorship of Calgary Stampede earns an Award of Distinction

- Children as young as five can grasp basic financial concepts

- Ongoing dialogue builds lifelong financial literacy

- Talk With Our Kids About Money Day - CFEE program supported by BMO provides resources for families and teachers to help youth better understand money matters in their lives

- Results show breakdown for Manufacturing, Financial Services, Construction, Retail, Agriculture

- Job prospects for students and graduates brightest in Ontario

- One-in-five to hire recent graduates for permanent positions, led by the manufacturing industry

More than 800 BMO Capital Markets employees will revitalize North Lawndale's Frazier International Magnet Elementary School

- Children as young as five can grasp basic financial concepts

- Ongoing dialogue builds lifelong financial literacy

- Talk With Our Kids About Money Day - CFEE program supported by BMO provides resources for families and teachers to help youth better understand money matters in their lives

- More than 16,000 participants expected in four events in second year of new point-to-point course from Queen Elizabeth Park to Downtown Vancouver; 12,561 finished in 2012

- All participants, including BMO employee volunteers and runners will wear yellow ribbons in honour of the Boston Marathon

- Kids' Zone features performances by North America's Top Freestyle Soccer Team, as well as the popular BMO Free Kick promotion and face painting

- BMO Power of Blue offers perks for BMO customers, including easy access for runner's race kit pick-up and free massages

- Gold and silver spent the last decade increasing by several hundred per cent; inflationary environment did not justify such a rally

- Precious metals have been extremely weak in recent months; downside risk remains

- U.S. housing, although still shaky, may be a more stable investment alternative

- Telecommuting defined as working remotely from outside the office

- Companies based in Alberta most likely to offer telecommuting

- Large businesses twice as likely to offer telecommuting

- New BMO branch represents a $1.5 million investment in the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 11 different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- Follow #BMOtruck with @BMO for route updates all day long!

- Eight-in-ten Canadians expect to receive a tax refund this year

- Thirty-seven per cent will use their refund to pay down debt; 20 per cent plan to invest their refund

- According to the Canada Revenue Agency, the average tax refund is $1,585

- BMO Nesbitt Burns offers tips on how Canadians can use their tax refund wisely

- First finalist from Quebec has a second chance to win grand prize - $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Global Banking and Finance Review recognizes BMO again

- Recognized for winning formula, unwavering commitment to clients

- First Time Buyers: Report shows first-time buyers more likely to enter a bidding war than the average buyer

- Sellers: Only 15 per cent willing to under-price home with the intent to cause a bidding war for their home - with intent higher in Toronto and Vancouver

- Hot Spots: Major cities reflect the national average, while the Prairies lead bidding war intentions among provinces

- According to BMO Economics, housing market is balanced with prices leaning in favour of buyers in some areas

- Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide

- BMO offers eco-friendly tips to help reduce energy consumption and reduce total household expenses