Author: Highlands Historical Society

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…

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…

A Conversation with Bill Agnew: Part Two

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 two of the interview, Bill talks about the adventures he and his wife, Wendy, experienced while running a successful chocolate factory,…