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History

Counting your blessings
during this festive season

Sharing all that we have to be thankful for this time of year. By Byron Toben

December 22, 2022

History

The Poinsettia and
the Legend of Pepita

How the Mexican flore de nochebuena became a symbol of Christmas. By Michael Walsh

December 16, 2022

History

History as witnessed
by depression babies

The social and military events that shaped their formative years and beyond. By Byron Toben

December 12, 2022

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
Burton Avenue

The history behind the familiar: the former residents that called Burton Avenue their home. By Michael Walsh

November 10, 2022

History, Westmount

A Westmount Ghost Story:
The Sissons Lane cottage

A tale of a haunted farm house that once stood on what would become Saint Catherine Street West. By Michael Walsh

October 27, 2022

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
Stayner Street

The history behind the familiar: the former residents that called Stayner Street their home. By Michael Walsh

October 25, 2022

History

Prisoner of war camps
vs. internment camps

Canada had 40 internment camps across the country during WWII. By Byron Toben

October 4, 2022

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
Clarke Avenue

The history behind the familiar: the former residents that called Clarke Avenue their home. By Michael Walsh

September 29, 2022

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
Brooke Avenue

The history behind the familiar: the former residents that called Brooke Avenue their home. By Michael Walsh

September 6, 2022

History, Westmount

Exploring Westmount’s lanes

There are many charming spots hidden between our streets. By Michael Walsh

May 26, 2022

Exhibition, History

Pointe-à-Callière celebrates
its 30th anniversary

May 17 will be a festive day to collectively immerse ourselves in the history of Montreal

May 12, 2022

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
Summit Woods

How our urban forest evolved from the time it was created. By Michael Walsh

April 14, 2022