Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
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Planning Committee Recommends Approval of New Subdivision at Historic Nepean EstateFriday, November 15, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
Heritage Ottawa submitted a written appeal to the city's Planning Committee this week, urging it to delay recommendation of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Plan of...
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These old houses: City's heritage inventory now in the booksWednesday, November 13, 2019CBC NEWS, By Kate Porter
The City of Ottawa has wrapped up a massive inventory of buildings that have heritage value, a study that took several years to complete.
After reviewing...
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Lansdowne compromise could halt OSEG takeoverTuesday, November 5, 2019Motion passed Tuesday calls for consultation, protects farmers market
CBC NEWS, By Joanne Chianello
A last-minute compromise passed at city hall Tuesday will slow — or possibly even...
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Free Talk Traces "The Life, Death and Afterlives of Gothic Architecture"Monday, October 28, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
Fans of gothic architecture and gothic fiction have a double treat in store this Halloween night when architectural historian and Heritage Ottawa board member Peter Coffman...
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OSEG wants to take over city-run side of Lansdowne ParkSunday, October 27, 2019CBC NEWS, By Kate Porter
Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) has made a pitch to expand its role at Lansdowne and take over the city-run urban park, but the local councillor fears...
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Château Laurier, Heritage Ottawa appealing committee of adjustment decision on controversial hotel additionWednesday, October 16, 2019OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Jon Willing
The owner of the Château Laurier is appealing a committee of adjustment decision rejecting part of the company’s plan to build an addition on the north side...
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Committee of Adjustment rejects "Minor Variance" for Château Laurier additionFriday, September 27, 2019CANTILEVERED SECTION TOO CLOSE TO MAJOR'S HILL PARK, COMMITTEE RULESCBC NEWS
The planned expansion of the Château Laurier was dealt a blow Friday as the city's committee of adjustment said...
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IMPORTANT PARTIAL VICTORY: Committee of Adjustment Ruling Denies "Minor Variance" for Château Laurier AdditionFriday, September 27, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
In a unanimous ruling today, the Committee of Adjustment refused a "minor variance" for the Château Laurier addition.
The ruling, which follows the Committee's...
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Château Laurier addition now in limbo after variance rejectedFriday, September 27, 2019OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Andrew Duffy
The controversial addition to the Château Laurier is suddenly in a state of limbo after the city’s committee of adjustment rejected the hotel owner’s request...
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FEDERAL ELECTION 2019: QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATESThursday, September 26, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
Dear Friend of Canada’s Heritage,
Thank you for posing these questions to federal candidates, at all candidates’ meetings or when candidates come knocking at your...