Westmount Magazine
looks back at 2025

A sampling of our most-read articles of the past year

January 5, 2026

Here are some of the articles that captured our readers’ attention in 2025. While many reflect current world topics, some are closer to home. These results are also valuable indicators, giving us insight into the topics of interest to our readers and helping 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 2026!

So here are the Top 10 most-read articles in 2025:

Nº 1

A celebration of Byron Toben’s life

Westmount Magazine theatre critic was a prominent supporter of Montreal’s cultural community

By Irwin Rapoport

Westmount Magazine looks back at 2025 - Byron Toben

Westmount Magazine mourns the passing of Byron Toben, a prolific contributor, respected critic, and cherished member of Montreal’s cultural community… (continue reading)

Nº 2

Westmount Places: Who is Alexis Nihon?

The man behind the name of the plaza located at Atwater Avenue and St. Catherine Street

By Michael Walsh

Westmount Magazine looks back at 2025 - Alexis Nihon

“In any event, now one can only share the embarrassment of the citizen who will be called upon to reply to the inevitable question by an interested visitor to the new Plaza: ‘Who is Alexis Nihon?’ ”… (continue reading)

Nº 3

Coming soon from a regime near you /1

American Classics – The Second Amendment Series

By Distraught American

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The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy lived in the midst of the great Kansas Prairies with Uncle Henry, who owned a Rough Rider revolver that he kept in the waistband of his workpants, and Aunt Em, … (continue reading)

Nº 4

View from the Voting Booth / 1

Westmounters will go to the polls with lots of choices

By Wanda Potrykus

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Municipal election fever has hit Westmount. For the first time in living memory — well, at least what seems like a long time — Westmount voters have a choice of three accomplished mayoralty candidates. … (continue reading)

Nº 5

Real Estate Talk: Dealing with tariffs

Navigating Canada’s housing market amidst tariff threats and economic uncertainty

By Joseph Marovitch

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In the next few days, Canada will find out if the United States will apply 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. If this occurs, the effect on our economy could be negative… (continue reading)

Nº 6

The exclusive Club we are not part of

Are we prepared to give up our pursuit of personal freedom and privacy for the sake of survival?

By Georges R. Dupras

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The late George Carlin, an American comedian and anti-war activist, warned his audiences about a private club that we, the average people, were not part of.… (continue reading)

Nº 7

Eight years of laughter and creative circus fun

Amusement knows no bounds at the 8th Montreal Clown Festival

By Sophie Jama

Westmount Magazine looks back at 2025 -Circus Fun

The Montreal Clown Festival takes center stage for its eighth edition – eight years of pioneering the burlesque territories of a foundational art long relegated to the shadows of grand spectacles… (continue reading)

Nº 8

Homecumming: Physical Love is a dead end

Magalie Rouillard-Bazinet’s solo play about heartbreak and anorgasmia

By Luc Archambault

Westmount Magazine looks back at 2025 -Homecuming

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

2025 Fringe Festival: Get out and see some art!

Horse Girls and other important story recommendations in the lineup

By Mai DaSilva and Faith Langston

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For the last 35 years, the St-Ambrose Montreal Fringe Festival has given Montreal artists opportunities to produce their plays, music, drag, dance, clown, among many other performance art forms… (continue reading)

Nº 10

Pause For Poetry: Michael Hawkes /89

The War on Poverty – A poem by Michael Hawkes

By Michael Hawkes

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The poor must get off at the nearest exit, Must clear all four lanes and get out of the way, Must risk being trampled or crushed on the off-ramps. That lead to the slumps where most of them stay… (continue reading)

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