Westmount Magazine
looks back at 2022
A sampling of our most-read articles of the past year
December 30, 2022
Here are some of the articles that captured our readers’ attention in 2022. While some reflect current topics of world interest, many are closer to home. These results are also valuable indicators that give us insight into the topics of interest to our readers and help us guide our editorial line.
We would also like to take this opportunity to offer our most sincere thanks to our loyal readers, contributors and advertisers for your continued support and wish you a Happy New Year 2023!
So here are the Top 10 most-read articles in 2022:
Nº 1
Westmount places: Surrey Gardens
The history behind the familiar: the former residents that called Surrey Gardens their home
By Michael Walsh
The original residents were hardworking business people, many of whom immigrated to Canada. Their homes can be viewed as a testament to the limitless opportunities… (continue reading)
Nº 2
Will the Goode house stay good or is it about to go bad?
Addition will modify the building beyond recognition and destroy its historic integrity
By David Nercessian
The Goode house is in desperate need of restoration, but the city is considering allowing an addition that will modify the building beyond recognition and destroy its historic integrity… (continue reading)
Nº 3
NDG’s Donald Mowat up for an Academy Award
Hollywood’s top makeup artist began his career working on Montreal theatre productions
By Irwin Rapoport
Donald Mowat, a veteran and well-respected makeup artist in the film industry, will learn if his peers have chosen him to be the winner of the 2022 Oscar for makeup and hairstyling… (continue reading)
Nº 4
Tree of life: alternatives to traditional burials
Modern funeral options that respect both the deceased and the environment
By Carmen J. Michaud
Walking thru Mount Royal Park and the two cemeteries that border it, one appreciates that this large green area – almost 1000 acres – provides oxygen to the city… (continue reading)
Nº 5
Saving an ecological jewel on the island of Montreal
The collective momentum to protect our urban greenspaces is growing
By Katherine Collin
The fight to protect the 215 hectares of natural greenspace, wetlands, and rewilded grasslands in the Technoparc and adjacent federal lands is now in its seventh year… (continue reading)
Nº 6
Real Estate Talk: The best months to sell
Windows of selling opportunities occur throughout the year
By Joseph Marovitch
Often, I am asked when is the best time to place a residential property on the market. If one must sell, any time is a good time if the price is at market value… (continue reading)
Nº 7
World premiere of The Covenant at the Segal Centre
Play awakes memories both public and personal. bravo théâtre ouest end!
By Byron Toben
Now, as live theatre slowly returns, Montréal’s Théâtre Ouest End has produced an important world premiere with The Covenant by Alice Abracen… (continue reading)
Nº 8
Do Montrealers really want another aquarium?
The public is more sensitized to the needs of species held captive in man-made facilities
By Georges Dupras
Research shows that fish recognize the limits of their habitat and suffer in the same way as cetaceans and whales when in captivity… (continue reading)
Nº 9
Fine Words Butter No Parsnips
How ADM has become a major stumbling block to environmental conservation
By Richard Swift
Montrealers have run up against the arcane arrangement governing airport development in our city, with ADM becoming a major stumbling block to environmental conservation… (continue reading)
Nº 10
Another divine concert from Ensemble Scholastica
A sublime dive into ancient musicality where simplicity rhymes with perfection
By Luc Archambault
In the beautiful Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel, six singers had the audience vibrate for an hour on melodies of incredible richness… (continue reading)
Feature image: Andrea Piacquadio – Pexels
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