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Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.

  • The National Trust Expresses Concern for Future of Central Experimental Farm
    Friday, 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...

  • Letter: Build New Civic Campus, But Not on Experimental Farm
    Thursday, 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...

  • Central Experimental Farm's Management Plan Should Be Respected
    Wednesday, 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...

  • 60 Acres To Be Carved From The Central Experimental Farm, A National Historic Site of Canada
    Tuesday, 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...

  • Experimental Farm's Historic Status Can't Stop Hospital Plans
    Tuesday, 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...

  • Civic Hospital Campus to be Rebuilt on Experimental Farm Property
    Monday, 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...

  • Heritage Experts Review Bullet Damage in Centre Block
    Monday, 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...

  • Heritage Ottawa Member Receives Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service
    Wednesday, 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...

  • NCC Panel to Address the Future of Heritage Preservation in Ottawa
    Saturday, October 25, 2014
    Capital 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...

  • Poll Reveals Municipal Candidates' Views on Architecture and Urban Design
    Friday, 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...

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