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Pointe-Claire's Anglican Church of Saint John the Baptist to celebrate its 100th birthday.

Carey Tate

Jun 14, 20231 min read

Profiles

Pointe-Claire's Anglican Church of Saint John the Baptist to celebrate its 100th birthday.

The Pointe-Claire Anglican Church will showcase its history through public exhibits and a special church service.

Dorval's 130 Years in Pictures exhibition opens today

West Island News

Sep 30, 20221 min read

Community

Dorval's 130 Years in Pictures exhibition opens today

Dorval celebrates its 130th anniversary with an exhibition of archival photos. The exhibit runs from September 30 until October 2.

Agreement reached between the Archdiocese and the City to preserve Pointe-Claire's windmill

West Island News

Sep 8, 20222 min read

News

Agreement reached between the Archdiocese and the City to preserve Pointe-Claire's windmill

A maximum of $967,761 will be invested to restore the Pointe-Claire windmill, with support from the Archdiocese of Montréal.

A history in photos: The Lord Reading Yacht Club turns 76

Carey Tate

Aug 28, 20222 min read

Profiles

A history in photos: The Lord Reading Yacht Club turns 76

As the LRYC celebrates its 76th anniversary, archives document its history, while photos dating from 1905 illustrate the changes.

ArchitecTours® present 6 walking explorations around Montréal

Carey Tate

Jul 27, 20222 min read

Fun things to do

ArchitecTours® present 6 walking explorations around Montréal

These itineraries will provide guided tours of Montréal neighborhoods in partnership with Héritage Montréal.

Dorval purchases its first mayor’s house for $8 million

Jul 9, 20222 min read

Community

Dorval purchases its first mayor’s house for $8 million

The City of Dorval finalized an $8 purchase of a historical property once resided by the first mayor of Dorval Village.

7 free historical sites to visit on Canada Day

Jun 30, 20222 min read

Fun things to do

7 free historical sites to visit on Canada Day

Discover historical locations in Montreal that will be opened for free on Canada Day 2022.

Archaeological excavations have begun in the Pointe-Claire Village.

West Island News

Jun 22, 20221 min read

News

Archaeological excavations have begun in the Pointe-Claire Village.

Archaeological excavations will be ongoing on Saint-Joachim and Sainte-Anne avenues in Pointe-Claire Village until the end of September.

John Abbott College opens newly renovated library while preserving campus' history

May 13, 20222 min read

Community

John Abbott College opens newly renovated library while preserving campus' history

The initiative is made possible due to the Canada-Quebec Contribution Agreement for Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.

Historical installation headed to Dorval Museum of Local History & Heritage

West Island News

May 11, 20221 min read

Community

Historical installation headed to Dorval Museum of Local History & Heritage

A dazzling exhibition designed to mark the museum's 20th anniversary, from May 18th to November 6th.

One West Islander's fight to save a city heirloom

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Community

One West Islander's fight to save a city heirloom

Since its departure 40 years ago, the truck has made only two appearances in Sainte-Anne's.

Pointe-Claire's Heritage and exclusive interview with Mayor Tim Thomas

Dec 6, 20211 min read

Politics

Pointe-Claire's Heritage and exclusive interview with Mayor Tim Thomas

Pointe-Claire, like many other municipalities on the Island of Montreal, has a rich history and heritage as its foundation. West Island...

The curious history behind common superstitions

West Island News

Jul 16, 20214 min read

Entertainment

The curious history behind common superstitions

The history behind common superstitions.

A Blast From The Past: WIN Visits Historic John & Yoko Suite 1742

West Island News

Jun 6, 20211 min read

Fun things to do

A Blast From The Past: WIN Visits Historic John & Yoko Suite 1742

Take a trip through Fairmount Queen Elizabeth Hotel history as West Island News visits Suite 1742- the historic room John Lennon and Yoko On

Rhonda Massad

May 12, 20202 min read

Sports

A Brief History of Hockey in Montreal

Montreal, Canada’s second most-populated city, is rich with a history full of important turning points for the country, NHL

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