Category: Local History

Turbo; Canada’s first high-speed venture

by James Morgan | Mar 23, 2026 | Features, Local History, News | 0 |

There were high hopes for high-speed travel with the Turbo Train, but it was unable to deliver....

The passenger rail service we once had

by James Morgan | Mar 22, 2026 | Features, Local History, News | 1 |

While the debate over the proposed Alto high-speed rail line continues, the federal government’s...

Le Curé Joseph Gascon : un bâtisseur au cœur de la communauté (1913–1930)

by Submitted | Mar 8, 2026 | Local History, Religion | 0 |

par Bruno Lecot Depuis des générations, notre paroisse Saint-Pierre-Apôtre rassemble les cœurs et fait vibrer notre communauté. En célébrant ses 100 ans de reconstruction, nous vous invitons à replonger dans les histoires et...

12th annual North Glengarry Polar Dip had fundraisers in deep

by Philip Oddi | Feb 16, 2026 | Arts, Community Building, Life, Local History | 0 |

The annual North Glengarry Polar Dip took place on Sunday, February 15, at Island Park in...

Le Sommet showcases its support for Valérie Grenier at the Milano-Cortina Olympics

by Philip Oddi | Feb 12, 2026 | Life, Local History, Top Stories | 0 |

On Thursday, February 12, a celebratory, prideful atmosphere enveloped students at École...

L’incendie de 1924 : la nuit où tout a basculé

by Submitted | Feb 8, 2026 | Life, Local History, Religion | 0 |

par Nathan Bonin Lemelin Depuis des générations, notre paroisse Saint-Pierre-Apôtre rassemble les...

Musée régional d’Argenteuil to receive $45,000 in funding from MRC d’Argenteuil

by Philip Oddi | Feb 1, 2026 | Community Building, Local History, Local Politics, News | 0 |

On Wednesday, January 21, the Municipalité régionale de comté (MRC) d’Argenteuil announced it...

Aux tout débuts de la paroisse : la naissance de Saint-Alphonse-de-Liguori

by Submitted | Jan 28, 2026 | Life, Local History, Religion | 0 |

par Pierre-Yves Séguin Depuis des générations, notre paroisse Saint-Pierre-Apôtre rassemble les...

World War One; The 100 days offensive

by Press Release | Jan 27, 2026 | Events, Local History | 0 |

On Wednesday, February 4, the Glengarry Historical Society is presenting another talk in its Speaker’s Series. Caitlin Bailey is the Executive Director of The Canadian Centre of the Great War & The Vimy Foundation in...