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.

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.

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.

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.

Ottawa Citizen | OPINION by Peter Coffman

As a Hintonburger and an architectural historian, I was delighted when the Built Heritage Committee voted on May 13 to recommend heritage designation for the Church of St-François-d’Assise.

It’s a beautiful building, but beautiful is not all it is. For many, it’s sacred space. For many more, it’s a landmark. It bears witness to the heritage of Hintonburg. It anchors us in history and bestows a sense of place.

Heritage Ottawa has been fighting demolition-by-neglect for years. According to the City, one of Ottawa’s most notorious heritage eyesores is finally being repaired. However dozens more are still rotting behind fences. Read this important article published in the Ottawa Citizen today. 

CTV NEWS, by Josh Pringle 

Major construction is set to begin Friday at Somerset House, the historic building in the heart of Ottawa’s Centretown neighbourhood.

The 129-year-old building at the corner of Somerset Street West and Bank Street has remained vacant since a partial collapse during renovations in 2007. The building, first erected in 1896, was a department store for the Crosby, Carruthers Company.

The Canadian Press

Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, taxpayers are still shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year to maintain the vacant property, and the new prime minister has signalled he’s in no rush to deal with the crumbling building.

CBC News Ottawa

There's skepticism about whether substantial renewal work has finally begun on Somerset House, which has sat derelict for nearly 18 years in the heart of Ottawa's Centretown neighbourhood.

The 129-year-old building at the corner of Bank Street and Somerset Street W. partially collapsed in October 2007.

Ottawa Business Journal, by Mia Jenson

Six years after his restaurant in the ByWard Market was destroyed by fire, the owner of Vittoria Trattoria said construction of the new building is set to begin this summer.