History

Maison Jeanne D’Arc: The tenth anniversary of a potential teardown

By Dave Allston -  It has now been nearly ten years since a group of...

The tale of “Westboro Manor”

By Dave Allston -  One of Westboro’s most impressive structures is located at 330...

Lost and found: a Kitchissippi mystery

By Dave Allston -  As time passes, history begins to fade. The lives and events,...

Cave Creek: the “scourge” of early Kitchissippi

By Dave Allston -  For decades during the earliest days of Kitchissippi, there was a...

Temperance and taverns! Prohibition and the history of hooch in Kitchissippi

By Dave Allston -  This year marks the 100th anniversary of prohibition in Ontario, a...

Climb aboard for a short history of the streetcar (+ bonus pics!)

By Dave Allston -  To present-day residents of Kitchissippi, Byron Linear Park is a much-appreciated...

A look back at Laroche Park: Carnivals, picnics, giant rats, and a terrible injury

By Dave Allston This is the second of two columns about Laroche Park. The...

A look back at Laroche Park (the new home of Westfest!)

By Dave Allston -  Laroche Park has always been a significant part of the lives...
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The original “landmark” building of Wellington Street

By Dave Allston -  One of Kitchissippi’s most important intersections is nearing 100 years in...

Making transit history at Tunney’s Pasture, again

By Dave Allston -  Light rail will be arriving in Kitchissippi in 2017, changing not...

Hampton Park: a great example of real estate success (and a nice place to boot)

By Dave Allston -  Hampton Park is a popular, well-established and upscale neighbourhood and parkspace...

80 years of history at the Carleton Tavern

By Dave Allston - Kitchissippi’s most famous gathering place, the Carleton Tavern, turned 80 this...