Trudeau proposes way forward on 24 Sussex problem during final days in power
This choice is part of an all-out assault on the esthetics of the city as well as its history.
Heritage Ottawa Supports New Advisory Body to Find Solution for 24 Sussex
Ottawa, ON, March 17, 2025 -- Heritage Ottawa was pleased to see outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's call for a plan to address the need for an official prime minister’s residence and supports the request that an advisory group be created to make recommendations on location, functionality, cost and security needs with a proposal for new options drafted by January 2026.
Spears: Where will the PM live? We know it's not 24 Sussex
The National Capital Commission has been pouring a steady stream of money into Rideau Cottage for at least eight years, with upgrades that make the two-storey brick house look like it could be a prime minister’s residence for years to come.
Is that the plan? The various federal departments involved still aren’t saying, even though we are now just three weeks from the results of the federal election.
Alexandra Bridge – Post Election 2021 Action
HERITAGE OTTAWA | POST ELECTION 2021 ACTION
The Alexandra Bridge Coalition calls upon Canadians to contact the Prime Minister and the new Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, Filomena Tassi, to DEFEND OUR HERITAGE AND PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT and exercise their authority to protect the Alexandra Bridge, an iconic landmark in the Nation's Capital, from demolition.
Westboro residents fear for crumbling monastery saddled with back taxes
CBC NEWS, by Arthur White-Crummey
A historic nunnery is up for sale after a creditor pushed an Ashcroft Homes subsidiary into receivership, raising worries and hopes about the fate of a heritage property the city says is already unsafe.
Coalition calls on federal candidates to save aging Alexandra Bridge
CTV News | Ottawa, by Josh Pringle
A coalition of groups wants the future of the Alexandra Bridge to be an election issue, calling on the next federal government to halt plans to replace the aging bridge with a new structure connecting Ottawa and Gatineau over the Ottawa River.
Remembering David Flemming
Ottawa ON, April 29, 2025 -- Heritage Ottawa mourns the loss of our former President and outstanding volunteer, David Flemming, who died peacefully on April 25, 2025 at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute while surrounded by family. He was 79.
David has been the voice for heritage in Ottawa for many decades. He was a deeply committed and respected leader in the heritage conservation field who played a significant role in shaping the heritage landscape of the city. His influence will be felt for years to come.
2025 Ottawa Regional Heritage Fair
HERITAGE OTTAWA
Heritage Ottawa is delighted to announce that Michael Mashologu of Ottawa’s Glashan Middle School was the winner of Heritage Ottawa’s award at the 2025 Ottawa Regional Heritage Fair.
Michael’s engaging project was entitled “"How Did the Construction of the Rideau Canal Affect Ottawa and Its Environment?” He had clearly done a lot of research and wore a colourful British “red coat” costume for the event, adding to the authenticity of his presentation.
Ottawa Heritage Communities Post-Pandemic Gathering
Heritage Ottawa, in cooperation with the Lowertown Community Association, hosted an evening get-together of community association representatives and others interested in protecting Ottawa’s heritage buildings.
The goal is to reconnect, renew alliances, and share experiences both good and bad in our efforts to protect and enhance the built heritage in our neighbourhoods.
The session program included round tables on: Current Work and Challenges; Addressing Demolition-by-Neglect; Identifying Issues of Common Interest; and Coordinating Communications.
