And in the days before radio, television and social media, the chief source of information for Montreal’s citizens was the daily newspaper, in particular the much lamented Montreal Star (a conservative paper that was a strong supporter of the British monarchy) and La Presse (a French language daily that was more liberal in tone). Ushered in by Religious Observances and Clanging Bells, Followed up by Joyous New Year’s Receptions and Family Social Festivities” proclaimed the headline on the front page of The Montreal Star in its Januedition, as it officially welcomed the first day of the first year of the 20 th century.Īnd what lay ahead for Canada’s largest city and business hub at the time was a landmark year that would be filled with landmark events, such as the death of Queen Victoria, the ascension of King Edward VII to the British throne, a killer heat wave, and the much anticipated Royal Visit in September of the Duke and Duchess of York and Cornwall (the future King George V and Queen Mary).Īnd in between, there were the usual assortment of happenings, goings-on, accomplishments, mishaps and the other minutiae that are associated with the every day life of a large Canadian metropolis. Grandad’s Montreal 1901 – “New Century Underway.
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