History

ARTICLES

History as witnessed
by depression babies

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

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

Prisoner of war camps
vs. internment camps

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

Exploring Westmount’s lanes

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

Pointe-à-Callière celebrates
its 30th anniversary

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

Westmount places:
Summit Woods

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

Last stands compared:
From Custer to Putin

Russian agression against Ukraine hearkens back to U.S. assault on aboriginals. By Byron Toben

Thoughts on Westmount Park
and the latest renewal project

We can only hope for judicious repairs to the park rather than major “improvements.” By David Nercessian

The fascinating world
of ancient Rome

... and some links to partake in its history. By Irwin Rapoport

The necessary survival
of memory

MHMC’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 7. By Luc Archambault

Keep calm and inspiring and carry on

The British monarch Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 94th birthday. By Byron Toben

Queues around Westmount
are signs of the times

The origin of the queue as a social norm in North America. By Michael Walsh
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