Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
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Meet the Man Looking After the Syrian Embassy for more than a DecadeMonday, December 5, 2022CBC NEWS | OTTAWA, by Guy Quenneville
Issa Khoury doesn't know precisely how many keys he holds for the Syrian embassy building in downtown Ottawa; he's never counted. But it's a lot. ...
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CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM: HERITAGE OTTAWA LAUNCHES NEW VIDEOMonday, November 28, 2022HERITAGE OTTAWAAs part of our work to protect the Central Experimental Farm from further encroachment, we created an important three-minute video to help raise awareness about the need for...
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LEVERAGING THE HOUSING CRISIS TO CUT THROUGH HERITAGE PROTECTIONS IS NOT A SOLUTIONMonday, November 28, 2022HERITAGE OTTAWA
UPDATE: On November 28, 2022, Bill 23, New Homes Built Faster Act was passed into law. Heritage Ottawa will be working with heritage community groups and the City's...
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Future of 24 Sussex Drive: Demolishing the existing building would be "down right vandalism”Sunday, November 20, 2022CTV NEWS | Ottawa, by Peter Szperling
A prominent home renovation expert suggests replacing the prime minister's residence could cost $12 million, as debate continues on the future of 24...
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WEBINAR: BILL 23 AND CHANGES TO OTTAWA CITY PLANNINGSaturday, November 19, 2022SAVE THE DATE! On Wednesday, November 23 at 7pm, Councillors Glen Gower and Jeff Leiper will be hosting an expert panel — including Heritage Ottawa's David Flemming — to answer your questions...
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National Capital Commission to close 24 Sussex Drive in Preparation for AbatementFriday, November 18, 2022HERITAGE OTTAWA
Heritage Ottawa was pleased to see yesterday's National Capital Commission announcement that it has begun the process of shutting down 24 Sussex Drive in order to begin...
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City of Ottawa staff have analyzed the local impacts of the province's new housing bill, and their conclusions are grimWednesday, November 9, 2022
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/city-of-ottawa-staff-have-analyzed-the-local-impacts-of-the-provinces-new-housing-bill-and-their-conclusions...
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City of Ottawa staff have analyzed the local impacts of the province's new housing bill, and their conclusions are grimTuesday, November 8, 2022OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Taylor Blewett
Multimillion-dollar revenue shortfalls, more money demanded of municipal taxpayers, and the erosion of quality of life, the natural environment, and...
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New vacancy rules, permit system start TuesdayFriday, November 4, 2022CBC NEWS | OTTAWA
A new vacant property bylaw goes into effect in Ottawa on Tuesday that forces owners to get a permit for lots and buildings that have been unoccupied for 120 days.
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Nominations Now Open for City of Ottawa Heritage AwardsFriday, October 7, 2022The City of Ottawa recognizes outstanding achievements in heritage conservation with the Ottawa Heritage Awards, formerly known as the Ottawa Architectural Conservation Awards. The application...