Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
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Former U.S. embassy across from Parliament, vacant for 20 years, to become Indigenous centreTuesday, June 6, 2017CBC NEWS, By Catherine Cullen
In the shadow of the Peace Tower, it is one of the most coveted pieces of real estate in Canada.
Now CBC News has learned the former site of the United...
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Watson would welcome centre for indigenous peoples in former U.S. embassyTuesday, June 6, 2017OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Matthew Pearson
Although a portrait gallery would have been his preferred use for the former U.S. embassy across from Parliament Hill, Mayor Jim Watson welcomed news...
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Doors Open Ottawa adds 39 locations for 2017Wednesday, May 31, 2017CBC NEWS OTTAWA
Rideau Hall, the Bank of Canada building and 10 local embassies are some of this year's new attractions for the 2017 edition of Doors Open Ottawa this weekend.
The...
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Analysis: Rockcliffe Home Debate Feeds Fears About Developers' Access to City HallMonday, May 29, 2017CBC NEWS OTTAWA, By Joanne Chianello
For those who worry that developers have too much access, too much sway and just too much contact generally with city hall, a recent hours-long debate...
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Heritage Ottawa Annual General Meeting: May 25Thursday, May 25, 2017Heritage Ottawa invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 25 at the Glebe Community Centre.
General business will be conducted from 7:00 to 7:30 pm, followed by a...
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In Close Vote, City Council Says 'No' to Rockcliffe Park Heritage DemolitionWednesday, May 24, 2017OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Matthew Pearson
The year-old plan that protects Rockcliffe Park’s heritage buildings passed its first test on Wednesday when city council rejected an application to...
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City of Ottawa Creates Inventory of Vacant Heritage BuildingsTuesday, May 23, 2017CBC NEWS OTTAWA, By Matthew Kupfer
In an effort to improve monitoring of vacant and boarded-up heritage buildings, the city's Heritage Matters Task Force has created a list of such...
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City Creates Inventory of Vacant Heritage Buildings in OttawaTuesday, May 23, 2017CBC NEWS OTTAWA, By Matthew Kupfer
In an effort to improve monitoring of vacant and boarded-up heritage buildings, the city's Heritage Matters Task Force has created a list of vacant,...
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Your Voice Matters: Ottawa's Designated Heritage at RiskSunday, May 21, 2017HERITAGE OTTAWA
UPDATE | May 24: Ottawa City Council has voted in favour of the recommendations of city staff, the Built Heritage Subcommittee and Heritage Ottawa to refuse the demolition...
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OMB changes will save community groups money, advocates sayThursday, May 18, 2017CBC RADIO'S OTTAWA MORNING | CBC NEWS
Hearings were long and expensive under old rules, says Hintonburg Community Association MemberProposed changes to the Ontario Municipal Board will...