Concordia University and HHS are proud to co-host an Open House at the Magrath Mansion (6240 Ada Boulevard) on Saturday, July 8, from 1-4 p.m. This is a rare opportunity to see the inside of this spectacular heritage home, which was built in 1912 by William Magrath, the developer of the Highlands. The tour is…
Highlands Historical Society Spring Pop-Up Event
On Saturday, May 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, the Highlands Historical Society will host a “Spring Pop Up” information table in downtown Highlands. Please invite your neighbours and friends to join us, learn more about the Highlands Historical Society, and enjoy a guided walking tour of Historic Highlands at 2:30 pm. Cost of the…
McLuhan Conversations 2023: “Thinking With Sound”
On March 28 at 7:00 p.m., join sound artist, musician and writer, Remy Bocquillon, for “Thinking With Sound”: a fascinating discussion about how sound and acoustics shape our understanding of the world. The event will be held at McLuhan House (11342 64 Street), a literary arts hub in The Highlands. Influential communications theorist Marshall McLuhan…
The Cheriton Family’s Century in the Highlands
In September 2022 a memorial service was held at Highlands United Church for William Ross Cheriton, who passed away at age 101 in January 2022. The passing of their father inspired his children to collaborate on a short article about the family’s happy connections to the Highlands. The family lived for a number of years…
A Conversation with Bill Agnew: Part Three
The Highlands Historical Society is committed to preserving stories of the neighbourhood’s past. In this project’s latest chapter, longtime Highlands resident Bill Agnew shares memories of working and playing in the area. In part three of the interview, Bill talks about starting a block party tradition, moving on from the confectionary business, and the deep…
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