michael walsh

ARTICLES

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
Urban architecture

Westmount has its fair share of anecdotes among its familiar storied streets. By Michael Walsh

October 18, 2024

Environment, Westmount

Westmount Park trees:
A living natural heritage /8

It must be said that the colours of the maple trees in Westmount Park are quite spectacular in the fall. By Michael Walsh

October 8, 2024

History, Westmount

Westmount’s Police Department / 3

Presenting John Carroll’s impressive Westmount Police Department insignia collection. By Michael Walsh

October 6, 2024

History, Westmount

Westmount’s Police Department /2

The saga of Westmount’s police and fire departments from 1929 to 1972. By Michael Walsh

October 1, 2024

History, Westmount

Westmount’s Police Department /1

The saga of Westmount’s police and fire departments from 1876 to 1972. By Michael Walsh

September 17, 2024

Environment, Westmount

Westmount Park’s
Invasive Honeysuckles

Their outward beauty disguises what can be best described as a Trojan Horse. By Michael Walsh

September 5, 2024

Environment, Westmount

The Amelanchiers
of Westmount Park

Why their ripened fruits attract the attention of harvesters.By Michael Walsh

July 11, 2024

Animal Welfare, Travel

Potcake rescues dogs on
the Turks and Caicos Islands

Dedicated volunteers arrange international adoptions for island stray dogs. By Michael Walsh

June 16, 2024

Environment, History, Westmount

The Asian Forsythias
of Westmount Park

The remarkable story behind the beautiful yellow bushes that herald the Springtime. By Michael Walsh

May 23, 2024

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
The Boulevard

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

May 2, 2024

History, Westmount

Hydro Westmount –
“The Little Engine That Could”

Westmount’s very own independent hydro electric company was formerly known as Westmount Light and Power. By Michael Walsh

April 15, 2024

History, Westmount

Westmount places:
Rosemount Avenue

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

April 11, 2024