Westmount Magazine
looks back at 2024
A sampling of our most-read articles of the past year
January 8, 2025
Here are some of the articles that captured our readers’ attention in 2024. While many reflect current topics of world interest, some 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 2025!
So here are the Top 10 most-read articles in 2024:
Nº 1
Trump’s real motivation behind the tariff threat
A serious menace to the longstanding relationship between Canada and the U.S.
By Andrew Burlone
Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports has created significant concern within the North American economic landscape. Set to take…
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Nº 2
France requests the return of the Statue of Liberty
Decision motivated by “incomprehensible results of the 2024 election”
By Distraught American
To the Government of the United States of America: This is to inform you that France is taking back the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was given to your country… (continue reading)
Nº 3
Segal has another hit in The Secret Chord
The musical hommage to Leonard Cohen delivers the goods
By Byron Toben
Following its Titanique hit, the Segal Centre has another one in The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience. And just as Titanique was first an Off-Broadway hit… (continue reading)
Nº 4
Syrians hope for better times as Assad falls
Memories of my visit to Syria in December 1991 experiencing the Assad regime
By Irwin Rapoport
The fall of the Assad family dictatorship that brutally ruled Syria for 50 years came to a rapid end a few days ago following a two-week campaign by rebel forces… (continue reading)
Nº 5
Wildlife management: the same old story
Environmentalists and animal advocacy specialists continue to be excluded from decision-making
By Georges R. Dupras
Here we go again with the same old story that sees environmentalists and animal advocacy specialists excluded from decision-making on matters pertaining to wildlife… (continue reading)
Nº 6
Real Estate Talk: This realtor’s kidney story
I was prepared to do whatever it took to get my life back
By Joseph Marovitch
Dear reader, I have not been writing for the last month, and WestmountMag.ca has been covering for me by publishing earlier articles I wrote. We thought it may be of… (continue reading)
Nº 7
Westmount places: The Boulevard
The history behind the familiar: the former residents who called The Boulevard their home
By Michael Walsh
In recent years, Canadians have become more cognizant of the mistreatment of First Nations, Métis Nations and Inuit than in any other period in the country’s history… (continue reading)
Nº 8
Naomi Cohen focuses her lens on the World
The artist’s work reflects her passion for connecting with people and places
By Craig Cormack
Picture this: a 15-year-old girl from Montreal clutching her parents’ 35mm camera, set loose on a school trip with a handful of film rolls and a pocket full of dreams… (continue reading)
Nº 9
Embracing diversity: A journey of understanding
A conversation with Marshall on gender identity
By Mona Andrei
Imagine a world where the way you see yourself doesn’t match how others see you. Or better yet, imagine not feeling seen at all. When I first met Marshall, he went by… (continue reading)
Nº 10
Westmount’s Summit Woods is a bird sanctuary
The City must act to protect the park’s flora and fauna
By Emma Despland
Summit Woods, the City of Westmount’s urban forest covering one of Mount Royal’s three peaks, is at its best at this time of year: spring ephemerals are in full bloom… (continue reading)
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