General News

Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.

  • David Flemming Heritage Award
    Monday, November 3, 2025

    Heritage Ottawa is honoured to share the news that the work of our former president and outstanding volunteer, David Flemming, is being recognized by the City of Ottawa with the renaming of its...

  • Designation of 251 Besserer Street on Hold
    Friday, October 10, 2025

    HERITAGE OTTAWA

    After determining its cultural heritage value earlier this year, city staff recommended the Rideau Exchange building at 251 Besserer Street for designation under Part IV of...

  • WEBINAR: Tax Benefits When Gifting Securities to Charity
    Monday, September 29, 2025
    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...

  • Heritage Ottawa 2025-2026 Lecture Series
    Sunday, September 28, 2025

    Heritage Ottawa is lining up an enticing program for our 2025-2026 Free Lecture Series!

    We ask that you PRE-REGISTER in advance of each free lecture. Stay tuned for more information about...

  • NCC head hopeful of action on dealing with 24 Sussex Dr.
    Wednesday, September 24, 2025

    The Globe and Mail, by Ian Bailey

    After a decade without a federal government decision on what to do with 24 Sussex Drive, the head of the Crown corporation managing the former residence...

  • Watson’s Mill faces new challenges as city looks to transfer historic Manotick properties
    Tuesday, September 2, 2025

    CTV NEWS, by Kaitlin Wilson

    Nestled along the Rideau River, Dickinson Square has been at the centre of Manotick’s history for more than 100 years.

    Watson’s Mill, built in 1860,...

  • National push urged to protect Mill of Kintail’s Naismith, McKenzie collections
    Monday, August 18, 2025

    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...

  • Sacred Spaces | Civic Value
    Monday, August 11, 2025

    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...

  • Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Ottawa Heritage and Urban Design Awards
    Thursday, July 24, 2025

    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...

  • Heritage Ottawa Walking Tours 2025
    Saturday, June 28, 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...

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