Saint‑Pie council seeks heritage protection for 57‑year‑old racetrack
Saint‑Pie’s council has asked Quebec to designate the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack as a heritage site after considering a high‑school development on the grounds.
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Heritage Groups Seek Protection for Sanair Racetrack as School Plans Advance
Saint‑Pie council approved a study to consider building a high school on the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack, prompting heritage groups to request landmark protection for the historic site.
Centennial Montreal Church Ruins Set for Demolition After Winter Fire
Religious leaders have ordered the demolition of a century‑old southwest Montreal church after a winter fire left it structurally unsound, with only its façade possibly salvageable.
Historic Montreal Church Ruins to Be Demolished
Religious authorities will demolish the ruins of a century‑old southwest Montreal church after a winter fire weakened the structure and created a collapse risk.
Century‑Old Southwest Montreal Church Set for Demolition After Fire
Religious authorities will demolish the ruined, century‑old Southwest Montreal church after a winter 2025‑2026 fire left it unsafe, with work planned for after August 2026.
Heritage Advocates Seek Landmark Status for 57‑Year‑Old Sanair Track
Saint‑Pie’s council voted to study building a high school on the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack, prompting heritage advocates to push for landmark designation to protect the historic site.
Historic Huntingdon Mill Sold, Future Use Unknown
A near‑200‑year‑old mill in Huntingdon, Quebec, was sold to an unnamed buyer, with no details released about its future use.
Historic Huntingdon Mill Sold, Future Use Unclear
A near‑200‑year‑old mill in Huntingdon, Quebec, was sold on Thursday, but the new owner has not announced any plans for its use, leaving the future of the historic landmark uncertain.
Heritage Toronto Debuts Weekly ‘Plaque Fridays’ Video Series
Heritage Toronto has launched a weekly video series called “Plaque Fridays,” featuring short videos each Friday that highlight historic plaques across the city to encourage public engagement with Toronto’s heritage markers.
YMCA Calls for Community Items for 160‑Year Time Capsule
The Saratoga Regional YMCA has opened an ongoing invitation for community members to contribute items to a commemorative time capsule that will be sealed during its 160th‑anniversary celebrations, aiming to preserve local heritage.
1976 Montreal Olympics Added to Quebec Heritage Registry
Quebec cultural heritage authorities have added the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games to the province’s heritage registry, marking the 50‑year anniversary of an event that drew about one billion viewers and put the city on the world stage.
Historian Clarifies Origin of Montreal’s Beaubien Street Name
Historian Geneviève Pronovost explained that Montreal’s Beaubien Street was named to honor a notable historical figure, linking the busy thoroughfare to the city’s heritage.
Old Montreal Hotel Owned by Poker Pro Deemed Safety Hazard
A hotel in Old Montreal owned by a professional poker player has been declared a public safety hazard due to severe disrepair, prompting city officials to monitor the situation and warn the public.
Historic Villa Maria Estate Listed for Sale in Montreal
The congregation owning Montreal’s historic Villa Maria estate has listed the property for sale, requiring any buyer to honor the existing lease with Villa Maria College.
Artist Targets Historic Barn Roof for Black Heritage Mural
Artist Stina Baudin plans a night‑sky mural on a 19th‑century barn roof in Quebec’s Eastern Townships to spotlight the region’s largely forgotten Black heritage.
Montreal Historical Society Urges Mayor to Retrieve Champlain Statue
The Montreal Historical Society has asked the city mayor to arrange the return of the Samuel de Champlain statue after it was toppled in Ontario, and the mayor’s office is reviewing the request.
Historical Society Urges Mayor to Retrieve Champlain Statue
The Historical Society of Montreal has asked the mayor to retrieve a Samuel de Champlain statue removed in Ontario, seeking its return to the city.
Historical Society Urges Mayor to Recover Removed Explorer Statue
The Montreal Historical Society has asked the mayor to arrange the return of a Jacques Cartier Champlain statue removed in Ontario, emphasizing its importance to the city's heritage. The mayor has not yet responded, and any action would require inter‑provincial coordination.
Toronto Historian Restores and Documents City’s Stained‑Glass Windows
Historian Henry Knight, with researcher Talia Ricci, has restored nearly 50 Toronto stained‑glass windows and documented the artists behind them, filling long‑standing gaps in the city’s heritage record.
