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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Montreal's disapearing retail: A look back at some of the city's most iconic stores

Sep 12, 2026 · 9 min · 10 segments

From Steinberg's to Eaton's, Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright explore the history of the city's long lost memorable shopping destinations. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star…

From Steinberg's to Eaton's, Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright explore the history of the city's long lost memorable shopping destinations. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be heard every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing hidden gems and facts you may not know about Montreal. Photo courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

From Steinberg's to Eaton's, Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright explore the history of the city's long lost memorable shopping destinations. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star…

Speakers: Tom SeabrightGuestJoanne VrakasHost

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Top entities: Montreal×32 Le Château×8 Saint Catherine Street×13 Canada×14 Eaton's×13

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7.41 and oh my goodness, the text line is on fire.

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514-790-800.

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Joanne VrakasHost

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7.41 and oh my goodness, the text line is on fire.

Joanne VrakasHost

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514-790-800.