38 - Sunday, December 14, 1986 ~ North Shore News On November 26, 1986 Hongkong Bank of Canada announced that the Bank of British Columbia would become part of the HongkongBank group. 66 [ve been with the Bank of B.C. for 10 years. 1 think the combination of our two banks coming together just makes us stronger. We are now a major banking force in Canada. But I’m happy to say that the Bank of ‘British Columbia will remain the Bank of British Columbia—with the same people, the same services and the same branches you’ve come to trust over the years. 99 Drew Hockin Assistant Vice President Bank of British Columbia A Division of Hongkong Bank of Canada Forty-one branches to serve you in B.C. and Alberta Hongkong BankofCanada «> Member: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation. - Member: HongkongBank group. Consolidated Assets of $108 Billion. Ifyou have any questions, ask the people at your Bank of B.C. branch or call our special information line at (604) 668-4990. If you are calling long distance, piease call collect. Keep our hopes sive andl give thee Youve NEVer Given The