tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post7354511517232302731..comments2024-03-23T08:13:12.713-07:00Comments on Growing Up in Verdun ,Montreal & Information: Son of a Beach.....how'd I miss this story: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-89924344909744015572010-09-18T12:25:36.000-07:002010-09-18T12:25:36.000-07:00A couple more old Natatorium shots......A couple more old Natatorium shots......<br /><a href="http://lesf.multiply.com/photos/album/59/A_Few_Verdun_Parks_#36" rel="nofollow"></a><br /><a href="http://lesf.multiply.com/photos/album/59/A_Few_Verdun_Parks_#35" rel="nofollow"></a>Les Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-4149756470784094022010-09-18T11:51:08.000-07:002010-09-18T11:51:08.000-07:00So the worked on 19 projects ,including a 'flo...So the worked on 19 projects ,including a 'floating dock' near the Natatorium. Well I'm glad they chose to go with a 'floating dock',cause any other non floating kind would be just waterlogged debris wouldn't it ?...................lol <br />Montreal and its boroughs have worked on 19 new projects, ranging from a lookout over the river by an old windmill in Pointe aux Trembles to a floating dock on the waterfront near the Natatorium swimming complex in Verdun. <br /> ...................................HF&RV.................Les Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-43660818549998380862010-09-18T10:31:00.000-07:002010-09-18T10:31:00.000-07:00and here is a story from the GAzette in 1938ish ? ...and here is a story from the GAzette in 1938ish ? about the water quality of the river:<br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0700AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZKgFAAAAIBAJ&dq=verdun%20swimming&pg=6759%2C3509790">http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0700AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZKgFAAAAIBAJ&dq=verdun%20swimming&pg=6759%2C3509790</a><br /><br /> ........................HF&RV..................Les Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-75980507558247430802010-09-18T10:26:49.000-07:002010-09-18T10:26:49.000-07:00As for the access to the Montreal Gazette newspape...As for the access to the Montreal Gazette newspapers here is a link that will take you directly to them, then select what you like,which decade etc etc <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=Fr8DH2VBP9sC">http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=Fr8DH2VBP9sC</a><br /> Good Luck with all your search's everyone,....................................HF&RVLes Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-21911425326587340952010-09-18T10:15:58.000-07:002010-09-18T10:15:58.000-07:00Here also is the link to the Canada Library & ...Here also is the link to the Canada Library & Archives..it's a little tedious at times,but you can find a lot of different info here too:<br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/newspapers-at-lac/035005-1000-e.html">http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/newspapers-at-lac/035005-1000-e.html</a><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HF&RV-------Les Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-50259448729029816112010-09-18T10:08:12.000-07:002010-09-18T10:08:12.000-07:00Hi Keith ,I'm always trying to find ways into ...Hi Keith ,I'm always trying to find ways into those type of archives (microfish etc ) I have not found one online yet,but to be honest I haven't tried that avenue for a few years. I will check into it again & see if I can find out something.<br /> The BNQ is another source of interesting information,however in their 'upgrading' the site a few years ago,they now offer less (in the way of photos) than they used to.<br />here try this link & you will be able to navigate through tons of stuff.....<br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/">http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/</a> I suggest searching in French,as I have found that sometimes the same material doesn't show up using English......but you will figure that out.<br /> I have been waiting for library's to offer the microfish search for years,they do offer it in your local library's (usually local papers only) but they might have other cities too. Check your local library to see what they offer.<br />As for the Gazette Headlines & access to old Montreal Gazettes ,I will get that address for you & post it shortly (later today perhaps ,as I'm just popping in here to check our site)<br /> Thanks for the input,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HF&RV<br /> ps: I think I agree ,I seem to recall a lot of 'floating material' in the old drink,...especially those long 'balloons' ......hahahahaha Cheers !!Les Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-38527192519914855982010-09-18T09:11:58.000-07:002010-09-18T09:11:58.000-07:00Hi Les, I would be interested in how you can acces...Hi Les, I would be interested in how you can access these records. I would love to peruse old copies of the gazette (and Montreal Star for that matter). Is there a microfich site that I can go to and retreive, and view online?<br />Tks<br /> Keith Harrisonhttp://keithinbeeton3.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-66442211717636832412010-09-18T09:06:22.000-07:002010-09-18T09:06:22.000-07:00Sounds like a good idea, but I still cannot get my...Sounds like a good idea, but I still cannot get my head around swimming in the St Lawrence around Montreal. Pollution, (real or perceived), would keep me out of the water. Who knows what would go floating by from upsteam. Keith Harrisonhttp://keithinbeeton3.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-62958125348923124412010-09-17T18:44:03.000-07:002010-09-17T18:44:03.000-07:00Maybe one day it will happen. As it is there are ...Maybe one day it will happen. As it is there are a lot of people who swim along the waterfront at various locations, but no problems, so far. Hell, I even went in for a dip myself in 09 and unbelievably was the first time I had ever actually been in the Saint Lawrence, though many close calls, especially on the ice lol. The Nat still gets packed in summer.<br /><br />Ken McLaughlinKen McLaughlinhttp://kenmcl.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-84502254114305157362010-09-17T17:54:38.000-07:002010-09-17T17:54:38.000-07:00http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=b38tAAAAIBAJ&...<a rel="nofollow" href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=b38tAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FJkFAAAAIBAJ&dq=verdun%20natatorium&pg=4249%2C2615395">http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=b38tAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FJkFAAAAIBAJ&dq=verdun%20natatorium&pg=4249%2C2615395</a><br /><br /> It certainly was a busy place,for swim events etc etc ,& just plain fun for kids & adults alike.<br /> .................................................................HF&RV.........Les Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-44370746382969874502010-09-17T09:53:08.000-07:002010-09-17T09:53:08.000-07:00Don't forget the Natatorium. What other munici...Don't forget the Natatorium. What other municipality has such an excellant swimming pool with a fantastic scenic view of the river, none.<br />GuyGuy Billardhttp://shgverdun.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-58599387038810823912010-09-17T08:53:20.000-07:002010-09-17T08:53:20.000-07:00Ahh yes we know about the old swimming holes, but ...Ahh yes we know about the old swimming holes, but Verdun has never had a proper sandy beach.<br />The suggestion was 'if elected' tearing up the asphalt near Verdun's mini-marina and replacing with a nice proper sandy beach that families could enjoy . I do think it would require some sort of baricades & certainly lifeguards on duty,in case someone got caught in the current,the StLawrance runs quickly ,but it would be relatively easy to fill in a sort of breakwater & create a calmer area.<br /> The thought is still nice to ponder,but reality almost certainly it will not happen.....<br /> afterall it's a politicians 'promise' ,...and that & a bus ticket will get you on a bus.........lol<br /> ----------Have Fun & Remember Verdun.............life's a beach,ain't it...Les Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-34545772931807928452010-09-17T07:01:31.000-07:002010-09-17T07:01:31.000-07:00Thats nothing new. There used to be a swimming are...Thats nothing new. There used to be a swimming areas in Verdun at different periods at the beginning of the 1900s at the foot of Church, in the 20s and the 30s as depicted in the following photos and as posted in my Album no. 5. Sounds like a good idea but precautions would have to be taken as there is a deep channel not far from shore. I know, one of my friends almost drowned in the 40s.<br /><br />Guy<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://shgverdun.multiply.com/photos/album/5/Album_No._5_Verdun_Bord_de_LEau_Promenade_-_Boardwalk_#18" rel="nofollow"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://shgverdun.multiply.com/photos/album/5/Album_No._5_Verdun_Bord_de_LEau_Promenade_-_Boardwalk_#20" rel="nofollow"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://shgverdun.multiply.com/photos/album/5/Album_No._5_Verdun_Bord_de_LEau_Promenade_-_Boardwalk_#15" rel="nofollow"></a>Guy Billardhttp://shgverdun.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-1128040152282242672010-09-16T22:20:32.000-07:002010-09-16T22:20:32.000-07:00btw: Click on the photo in the topic/thread openin...btw: Click on the photo in the topic/thread opening & it's wild looking at a beach with the familiar Verdun Church Av skyline.,............cool ....HF&RVLes Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-20226562643793784722010-09-16T22:18:43.000-07:002010-09-16T22:18:43.000-07:00Verdun Beach : Richard Bergeron would like to see ...Verdun Beach : Richard Bergeron would like to see parasols along the St-Lawrence<br />Friday October 23, 2009<br /><br />Montreal, Friday, October 23rd, 2009 – Richard Bergeron, Projet Montréal party leader and Montreal mayoral candidate, as well as Yannick Brosseau, Verdun mayoral candidate for Projet Montréal, revealed their plans this morning to create a beach along the St-Lawrence River. <br /><br />Gathered around the back of the Verdun Auditorium, within a stone’s throw of the river bank, Mr. Bergeron and Mr. Brosseau confirmed, accompanied by a photo presentation, their intention of transforming the asphalt and concrete relics of the old Verdun marina into a sandy beach, where citizens can swim all summer long. According to Mr. Bergeron, the site will be restored while minimising any environmental impact. “The St-Lawrence River is a rich resource that belongs to us all, and it’s out of the question that we put its existing ecosystem in peril,” he reassured. <br /><br />“The water quality was good all summer,” furthered Mr. Brosseau. “In fact, where docks have been installed, people already swim in the river. But it’s not enough, and it’s not ideal for families. With the support of Verdun residents, we are committed to creating a real beach where children will be able to play in the sand and swim during the summer season.”<br /><br />Mr. Bergeron added that undertaking this project is a wonderful opportunity for revitalising the neighbourhood, particularly between the Église metro station and the Verdun Auditorium. They plan on refurbishing this area by taking into account the needs of pedestrians. “Beachgoers will be able to get there with ease using public transport, and especially, in complete safety.” <br /><br />Mr. Bergeron and Mr. Brosseau also intend to take advantage of the planned public works along the bank by building a bridge that will connect Nun’s Island with the rest of the borough. The bridge will allow the people of Nun’s Island to easily access the new beach by foot or by bike, and will provide a reserved lane for buses and emergency vehicles.<br /><br /><br />The image presented during the press conference is available for download in high resolution here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.projetmontreal.org/files/documents/plage_verdun.jpg">http://www.projetmontreal.org/files/documents/plage_verdun.jpg</a>Les Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-89799128654673809882010-09-16T21:59:42.000-07:002010-09-16T21:59:42.000-07:00Although I like the photo ,..I think Projet Montre...Although I like the photo ,..I think Projet Montreal should do a little research on wave patterns in Oceans or Lakes.........they are not like this photo......lol However I like the idea of Verdun becomming a destination vacation...........hahahahah Hey Ken, & DannyB,.we are all staying at your places.......lol Cheers , HF&RVLes Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.com