History

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History

The Middle East conflict
has de-escalated – so far

The atomic age and the threat of all-out nuclear war began in August 1945. By Irwin Rapoport

July 17, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount places
Dorchester Boulevard

The history behind the familiar: Revisiting Dorchester Boulevard in the late 1800s. By Michael Walsh

July 11, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
Gladstone Avenue

The history behind a street many residents can easily overlook. By Michael Walsh

June 7, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount places
of blissful living

One of the pleasures of living in Westmount is its small town feel. By Michael Walsh

June 2, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount places
Redfern Avenue

The history behind the familiar: Redfern Avenue was opened in 1901 with land ceded from the Grey Nuns. By Michael Walsh

May 26, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount places: Early development

Familiar places in Westmount that were part of the City’s initial urbanization. By Michael Walsh

May 18, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount places
Blenheim Place

The history behind the familiar: Blenheim Place, one of the most beautiful cul-de-sacs in Westmount. By Michael Walsh

May 16, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
Mystery of the missing fountain

What happened to the magnificent victorian drinking fountain in Westmount Park? By Michael Walsh

May 6, 2025

Environment, History

How tulips went from
currency to commodity

The fascinating story of this beloved flower that heralds springtime. By Michael Walsh

May 4, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount places
Melville Avenue

The history behind the familiar: Melville Avenue’s origins are quite fascinating. By Michael Walsh

April 27, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount Places:
Who is Alexis Nihon?

The man behind the name of the plaza located at Atwater Avenue and St. Catherine Street. By Michael Walsh

April 3, 2025

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
St. Catherine Street

The history behind the familiar: the former residents who called the street their home. By Michael Walsh

March 26, 2025