Brian Merrett News Today

Monique Bégin, Egbert Gaye, Karl Tremblay, David Fennario and Denise Bombardier are among those who passed away in the last 12 months.

At a time when many city landmarks were being destroyed, he took photos of them and worked to stop those aiming to tear them down

His photos — and the architectural subjects he showcased — are celebrated, but the man was not. And he was fine with that.

Fifty years later, seven people who were part of the nascent preservation movement reflect on the demolition’s lasting impact.

Anglophones and francophones united to save the citys distinct heritage.

The downtown landmark has sat empty for almost two years — and negotiations on its sale are cloaked in silence.