Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
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Federal government on track to demolish Alexandra Bridge, as advocates push to preserve itThursday, July 11, 2024CTV NEWS OTTAWA, by Kimberley Fowler
The 123-year-old Alexandra Bridge is scheduled to be torn down within the decade and be completely replaced with a new one.
The bridge is...
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Heritage advocates urge preservation of Alexandra BridgeWednesday, July 10, 2024OTTAWA CITIZEN, by Blair Crawford
Keeping the aging Alexandra Bridge as an active transportation route for just pedestrians and cyclists isn’t viable given the poor state of the 123-year-...
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Historic Lansdowne pavilion to undergo extensive 2-year renovationTuesday, July 9, 2024CTV NEWS OTTAWA, by Leah Larocque
The historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne, once known as the "Cattle Castle," requires rehabilitation work because of the poor condition of the roof....
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Central Experimental Farm: The Assault ContinuesFriday, June 14, 2024By Leslie Maitland
Heritage Ottawa and others worked for years to persuade the Ottawa Hospital and the Government of Canada not to build on the Central Experimental Farm’s (CEF) prime...
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The Bay Opposes Heritage Status as City Moves to protect Rideau Street HistoryTuesday, June 4, 2024CBC News, by Arthur White-Crummey
Tom Smith snapped a picture of a tattoo parlour while touring Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa on Monday.
He's from South Bend, Ind., and...
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Rockcliffe Park accorded rare distinction by the Government of CanadaTuesday, May 28, 2024Rockcliffe Park Residents Association
On May 28, 2024, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, with responsibility for the Historic Sites and...
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2024 Ottawa Regional Heritage FairTuesday, April 30, 2024HERITAGE OTTAWA, By Rick Belliveau
The Ottawa Regional Heritage Fair, involving primary school students from Ottawa and Eganville was held on April 24 at the Canadian Museum of History in...
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How much will 24 Sussex cost to repair? Expert weighs inMonday, April 22, 2024CTV NEWS | Ottawa, by Tyler Fleming
The prime minister's residence, 24 Sussex Drive, is undergoing a massive gut-job.
Crews are stripping the historic mansion down to its framework...
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Highland Park home, host of strawberry socials, designated as heritage propertySunday, April 21, 2024OTTAWA CITIZEN, by Andrew Duffy
The Ontario Land Tribunal found that Highland Park had a definable character with mature trees, generous setbacks and many other older homes. The property...
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Rawlson King: How the City of Ottawa is balancing heritage with developmentSaturday, April 20, 2024OTTAWA CITIZEN | OPINION, by Rawlson King
Preserving Ottawa’s built heritage is paramount to maintaining the city’s cultural identity and historical significance. The municipal government...