Major Construction begins on Historic Somerset House in Ottawa
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.
PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate
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.
Skepticism, cautious optimism as work on Somerset House begins
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.
Rebuild of fire-damaged Vittoria Trattoria in the ByWard Market set to begin next month
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.
Heritage Ottawa Walking Tours 2025
WELCOME TO OUR 2025 WALKING TOUR SEASON!
Join our experienced guides and enjoy tours that highlight some of Ottawa's most interesting architecture and historic neighbourhoods, and the fascinating stories that go with them. We have new tours on offer as well as returning favourites.
Shannan proposes new life for Algonquin College’s Perth Campus
HOMETOWN NEWS, by Heddy Sorour
With Algonquin College set to shutter its Perth campus, a prominent local resident is stepping up with an ambitious plan to turn the site into a world-class private institution for heritage restoration and skilled trades training.
Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Ottawa Heritage and Urban Design Awards
The City of Ottawa recognizes outstanding achievements in heritage conservation with the Ottawa Heritage Awards, and celebrates urban design excellence with the Urban Design Awards. This year, the two awards are being recognized together.
The nomination deadline for both awards is Wednesday, September 17. Both awards will be presented together in one ceremony on November 6, 2025 at Ottawa City Hall.
WEBINAR: Tax Benefits When Gifting Securities to Charity
A HERITAGE OTTAWA SPECIAL EVENT
Are you considering donating securities, mutual fund shares or life insurance to Heritage Ottawa? It's an efficient way to give charitably since capital gains tax does not apply.
To help make this decision easier for you in time for the 2025 tax season, we are hosting a FREE webinar, Tax Benefits When Gifting Securities to Charity.
WHEN: November 6, 2025 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm. | via ZOOM
Sacred Spaces | Civic Value
Facing diminishing congregations and soaring maintenance costs, nearly one-third of Canada's 27,000 churches and faith-built spaces stand to close within the next decade.
A report from the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) highlights the urgent need for collaboration between both religious and secular leaders in order to preserve these spaces as critical community infrastructure.
National push urged to protect Mill of Kintail’s Naismith, McKenzie collections
Hometown News | Mississippi Mills, by Laurie Weir
ALMONTE — Mississippi Mills council is calling for national support to save two heritage collections at the Mill of Kintail. The site honours Canadian sports icon Dr. James Naismith, inventor of basketball, and internationally acclaimed sculptor Dr. R. Tait McKenzie.
