Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
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IN MEMORIAM | ROBERT SMYTHE: A PILLAR OF CENTRETOWNSunday, December 1, 2024HERITAGE OTTAWA
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of historian, journalist, heritage advocate and tireless volunteer Robert Smythe who died on Friday, November 15 at the...
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Deachman: Ottawa Public Library art must not be left orphanedTuesday, November 26, 2024OTTAWA CITIZEN, by Bruce Deachman
When the main branch of the Ottawa Public Library officially opened its doors 50 years ago, it boasted impressive works of public art commissioned from...
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City of Ottawa 2025 Heritage Grant Program for Building RestorationThursday, October 17, 2024HERITAGE OTTAWA
Applications are now being accepted for the City of Ottawa's 2025 Heritage Grants for Building Restoration. The application deadline is November 29, 2024.
Property...
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New Planning and Design Guidelines for Ottawa's Scenic ParkwaysTuesday, October 15, 2024HERITAGE OTTAWA
Heritage Ottawa welcomed the opportunity to review the preliminary directions proposed in the National Capital Commission's (NCC) Draft Parkways Planning and Design...
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Ottawa’s Built Heritage Committee recommends heritage protections for planned Federal government housing redevelopmentSaturday, October 12, 2024Ontario Construction News, By Mark Buckshon
Ottawa’s Built Heritage Committee has recommended imposing some heritage protections relating to a proposed redevelopment of federal lands for...
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The New Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 Coming SoonWednesday, October 2, 2024The new Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 takes effect on October 20, 2024. What has changed?
Here’s a quick rundown of the key changes of interest as shared by Dan Schneider, Chair of...
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APPLICATONS ARE OPEN FOR THE CITY OF OTTAWA HERITAGE AWARDSMonday, September 23, 2024Every year, the City of Ottawa recognizes outstanding achievements in heritage conservation with the Ottawa Heritage Awards.
The application period is now open for projects completed...
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Research Open House and Bug Day at the Central Experimental Farm!Saturday, August 10, 2024SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, 7 September, 9am to 4pm WHERE: K.W. Neatby Building at 960 Carling AvenueThis FREE event will give you a chance to meet with scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food...
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Council approves urgent repairs for leaky Aberdeen PavilionWednesday, July 17, 2024OTTAWA CITIZEN, by Blair Crawford
The Aberdeen Pavilion, the showpiece of Lansdowne Park, is getting an urgently needed makeover.
Last week, city council approved a refurbishment...
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Alexandra Bridge replacement cost to be announced at a later dateFriday, July 12, 2024OTTAWA CITIZEN, by Catherine Morrison
Officials from Public Services and Procurement Canada held a news conference on Wednesday to provide an update on the Alexandra Bridge project....