Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
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The National Trust Expresses Concern for Future of Central Experimental FarmFriday, November 7, 2014
HERITAGE OTTAWA
The National Trust for Canada is following with concern the federal government’s decision to transfer 60 acres of the Central Experimental Farm, National Historic Site of...
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Letter: Build New Civic Campus, But Not on Experimental FarmThursday, November 6, 2014
OTTAWA CITIZEN, Letter to the Editor
Re: Civic Hospital To Be Rebuilt on Experimental Farm Property, Ottawa Citizen, November 3, 2014
"Although I support building a new Civic...
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Central Experimental Farm's Management Plan Should Be RespectedWednesday, November 5, 2014
By Julie Harris
The Central Experimental Farm (CEF) is unique; it consists of almost 1,000 acres of land that has been methodically documented for decades. Research scientists know...
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60 Acres To Be Carved From The Central Experimental Farm, A National Historic Site of CanadaTuesday, November 4, 2014
HERITAGE OTTAWA, By Leslie Maitland
The Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital on Carling Road is a Frankenstein among hospital buildings. A new facility is well warranted and the Ottawa...
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Experimental Farm's Historic Status Can't Stop Hospital PlansTuesday, November 4, 2014
OTTAWA CITIZEN, by David Reevely
The Central Experimental Farm’s status as a historic site can’t stop the federal government from leasing out a chunk of it for a new hospital, Ottawa’s...
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Civic Hospital Campus to be Rebuilt on Experimental Farm PropertyMonday, November 3, 2014
OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Dave Reevely
The Ottawa Hospital is getting 60 acres of federal property to rebuild its Civic campus on Carling Avenue, a long-term project the hospital’s chief...
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Heritage Experts Review Bullet Damage in Centre BlockMonday, November 3, 2014
Heritage Ottawa joins all Canadians in mourning the loss of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, the army reservist who stood guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the morning of October 22, 2014. As we...
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Heritage Ottawa Member Receives Award for Outstanding Volunteer ServiceWednesday, October 29, 2014
At last night's meeting of the Board of Directors, Heritage Ottawa member Peter Holdsworth was presented with a special award in appreciation of his outstanding volunteer service to Heritage...
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NCC Panel to Address the Future of Heritage Preservation in OttawaSaturday, October 25, 2014Capital Urbanism Lab Event: The Way Forward for Heritage
In conjunction with Heritage Ottawa, the NCC will present a discussion on the future of heritage preservation in the National Capital...
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Poll Reveals Municipal Candidates' Views on Architecture and Urban DesignFriday, October 24, 2014
OTTAWA - Candidates in Ottawa’s urban wards are far more likely to indicate support for policies aimed at improving the city’s architecture and urban design than candidates in suburban and rural...