Tag Archives: Snowdon Theatre

Griffintown co-op to be rebuilt; residents offered accommodation at nearby condo project

Some late breaking good news. It appears the now homeless former residents of the Saint Anne housing co-op in Griffintown have caught a break after several days of devastating news. To recap, the residents were evacuated from their homes this … Continue reading

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Snowdon Theatre Fire, The Lowest Point & Social Media

Generally speaking, I’m a fan of urban exploration. However, there’s a few golden rules we should all keep in mind when it comes to exploring the secret and unseen parts of the city: don’t leave any trace behind, don’t hurt … Continue reading

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Three-Alarm Fire Nearly Destroys Historic Snowdon Theatre

That was a close one. According to the Journal de Montréal, the fire at Montreal’s historic Snowdon Theatre, though severe, was not so bad it weakened the structure. Damage seems to have been concentrated on the roof. The three-alarm blaze … Continue reading

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