CFCF Chopper Lands in the street (LaPresse photo 1974)

Well this is an interesting photo to say the least. Oddly enough I do not remember hearing anything about this,let alone seeing this photo. Inspite of still being in Verdun-Lasalle-Montreal at the time.I cannot recall seeing this photo. and I had friends who were photographers for the Montreal Star, and the Gazette and had beers with them all at one time. You would think I would have heard about this, but even sitting with some of the reporters of the day and as mentioned some photographers I simply do not recall this event. I thought I would repost it here for you to see. We even got to use the Star and Gazette dark rooms and saw plenty of photos that never hit the actual papers. Anyway thanks for sending it to me,and here it is for everyone and anyone who surfs by this site.

Cheers !

Very Familiar Store and Dep Signs We Grew Up With

I have these signs indelibly marked in my mind, remember walking around Verdun and of course any where in Montreal in certain years, We would see It shoe polish signs, or KiK Cola, plus Black Cat, these were very distinctive signs that just stick out to me, So here are a few pics sent to me recently which I thought I would share.

and of course the old Laura Secord stores always the same frontage, long before a McD's thought they invented continuity in signage etc. Laura Secord always reminds me of Easter and the big chocolate eggs with the yellow yolks pictured on the box (expensive at the time ,but you knew you were getting a treat) but man were they sweet, Hope you got a kick out of these old reminders from the past. Chgeers !

Remember the old Magic Carpet Ride at Belmont Park

It was always the big deal to try and sit up straight without flying backwards, as it bumped you and tossed you all the way down, it was fun as a kid and we grew up with having fun and going to Belmont Parc whenever we could. Anyway enjoy this photo of the old Magic Carpet Ride

People send me Verdun and Montreal type stories and photos often. So I usually like to share them with anyone who pops by. I don't have a credit for the photo but will happily put the credit in the post itself. In the meantime Thanks again for surfing by

More winter scenes from winters past.

These photos all seem to be from LaPresse newspapers from years ago, however they were recently posted on a FB site called Montreal Then and Now............I would encourage anyone who uses FB social media to have a look the site. I always try to credit the photographers or the institutions who post these pictures. Any way Enjoy these winter scenes form the past.

2026 is here .

2026 has arrived depending on your age as you read this your health and close relationships probably mean the most to you. We have all enjoyed the material things in life and had a lot of fun along the way, and now I really get a kick out of seeing my grandkids growing up,and all my nieces and nephews. I appreciate the visits with siblings and seeing their pics of their grandkids So Verdun Connections wishes all the best for all of you who surf by and checkout the old stories that may still be on here. Enjoy your New Year of 2026 and make it a memorable one for you; Cheers ! Les F

Wellington Street as shown in the Montreal Gazette

Now I didn't see this in the Gazette myself, but I thought it Deserves to be shared. What a great depiction of Wellington St at Christmas time. Painting was done by Aislins wife Mary Mary I have to say ,what a fantastic depiction of Wellington in Verdun I was thinking of the many winters I spent in Verdun and shopped in the multitude of different stores along Wellington at Christmast I was just a kid but I woulld wander along Wellington to find and buy Christmas giftes for my parents and my siblings, 4 sisters and also a brother, And every year I would find them all something or other. Wellington always seemed quite Peaceful at Christmas tome, or just after a fresh snowfall. Thank you Maary for a fine job and propmting my mmemory banks again. Cheers ! Now here from the Montreal Gazette:

Merry Christmas from Verdun Connections Blogger Spot

Just a simple Merry Christmas to anyone who surfs by this site. Appreciate your health and family and of course good friends, Have Fun and Remember Verdun Let's look forward to a far better 2026 and hopefully we have great changes for the better next year. Again Thanks for those who just read the site,and thanks to those who choose to leave a comment. My traffic counter shows there are alot of you who check us out, and on this site you Do Not Have to be a Member I will continue to do my best to monitor the site and keep it free from unsolicited ads or plain ignorance. I also am happy to keep your information private and I certainly will not post online your comments if that is what you prefer. Again Merry Christmas Everyone and Happy New Year