A Beechwood History of Canals
The first Canadian canal was built at Lachine, toward the western end of the island of Montreal. It opened in 1825, bypassing the Lachine rapids, long a barrier to navigation…
In the Gardens – Quick Fire Hydrangea (Standard Tree Form)
Full Name: Hydrangea paniculata Bulk Standard Quick Fire is one of the first of the hydrangea to bloom in the summer. It has large clusters of flowers that bloom a…
Chamberfest is set to illuminate with more than 70 concerts
From the radiance of Mendelsohn’s octet to the romance of Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night, Chamberfest will celebrate the return of light during this year’s edition of the classical-music festival, which starts…
The Casualty Identification Program
On June 27 2022, three unknown soldiers associated with the Battle of Hill 70 were laid to rest with military honours at Loos British Cemetery, Loos-en-Gohelle, France. We cannot put…
LESSONS FROM THE GRAVE
OMNI NEWS takes a look at calls for greater transparency of all Vatican records of this country’s residential school system.
Spiritual Indigenous symbols to adorn Canadian military headstones, joining other sacred emblems
The First Nations medicine wheel and the Métis infinity symbol are the 10th and 11th icons that the Canadian Armed Forces will permit on military markers. A pair of spiritual…
The first Canadian-born woman mountaineer – HENRIETTA LOETITIA TUZO WILSON
Henrietta Tuzo was born in Victoria in 1873 and was educated there and in England. She was a pioneering woman, but not in the traditional sense. Wilson was known for…
In the Gardens – Dwarf Goat’s Beard
Dwarf Goat’s Beard (Aruncus aethusifolius) is a small and compact perennial with attractive feathery plumes of tiny, starry, cream-coloured flowers that rise above the green foliage. The Dwarf Goat’s…
The History of the Beechwood Mausoleum
This stately structure opposite Beechwood’s reception centre was constructed in 1930 to serve as a mausoleum but has had the added functions of crematorium (no longer) and columbarium. Praised as…
Beechwood Cemetery: A place to remember and pay tribute to heroic Canadians
The generation of Canadians, Americans and Brits that defended the Allied west in World War II is known as “the greatest generation” for good reason. More than 45,000 Canadians of…