Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
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David Flemming Heritage AwardMonday, November 3, 2025Heritage 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...
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Designation of 251 Besserer Street on HoldFriday, October 10, 2025HERITAGE 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...
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WEBINAR: Tax Benefits When Gifting Securities to CharityMonday, September 29, 2025A HERITAGE OTTAWA SPECIAL EVENTAre 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...
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Heritage Ottawa 2025-2026 Lecture SeriesSunday, September 28, 2025Heritage 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...
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NCC head hopeful of action on dealing with 24 Sussex Dr.Wednesday, September 24, 2025The 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...
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Watson’s Mill faces new challenges as city looks to transfer historic Manotick propertiesTuesday, September 2, 2025CTV 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,...
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National push urged to protect Mill of Kintail’s Naismith, McKenzie collectionsMonday, August 18, 2025Hometown 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...
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Sacred Spaces | Civic ValueMonday, August 11, 2025Facing 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...
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Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Ottawa Heritage and Urban Design AwardsThursday, July 24, 2025The 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...
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Heritage Ottawa Walking Tours 2025Saturday, June 28, 2025WELCOME 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...