Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
-
Coffman: Yes, we can successfully expand the Château Laurier - but only by respecting its basic valuesThursday, December 8, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Peter Coffman
According to representatives of the Château Laurier’s owners, there is “growing acceptance” in the community for its planned expansion. If they’re right...
-
Château Laurier owners tell city council there's growing 'acceptance' for proposed expansionTuesday, December 6, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Susana Mas
The owners of the Château Laurier have delivered a public consultation report to city council which they say shows a growing acceptance for the proposed ...
-
Relief for Heritage Properties: Federal Tax Credit ProposedSunday, December 4, 2016HERITAGE OTTAWA
Supporters of heritage will be pleased to learn of draft legislation before Parliament which, if passed, would provide federal tax credits for the rehabilitation of heritage...
-
Sir John Carling site approved by heritage minister as location for new Ottawa HospitalSaturday, December 3, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Elizabeth Payne
After a week of political drama and head-spinning developments, the Civic hospital has a new home: on the former site of the Sir John Carling building at...
-
Politicians Unite to dismiss NCC's recommendation for Tunney's PastureFriday, December 2, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Jon Willing
Politicians from all three levels of government – including Ottawa Centre MP Catherine McKenna – stood with Ottawa Hospital officials Friday brushing off the...
-
Civic Hospital Relocation - Let's Save the Farm and Get this RightThursday, December 1, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, by Leslie Maitland
The last week has been a roller-coaster ride for the citizens of Ottawa. First, many were encouraged to see the National Capital Commission Board vote in...
-
Ottawa Hospital board rejects Tunney's Pasture as site for new Civic campusWednesday, November 30, 2016CBC NEWS, By Joanne Chianello
The Ottawa Hospital's board of governors voted Monday night to reject the National Capital Commission's recommendation that a new Civic campus be located at...
-
CBC Analysis: Let's Get Some Answers before we dig in our heels on Civic Campus QuestionWednesday, November 30, 2016After only 4 days, Ottawa Hospital Nixes Tunney's Pasture Site
CBC NEWS, By Joanne Chianello
That didn't take long.
Four days after the National Capital Commission...
-
Château Laurier revised additions 'inappropriate' and 'incongruous': Heritage OttawaMonday, November 28, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Susana Mas
The proposed expansion of the Château Laurier should not be allowed to go ahead in its current form, Heritage Ottawa says.
The critique comes a little...
-
Heritage Ottawa: Remarks on Revised Design of Proposed Addition to Château LaurierSunday, November 27, 2016HERITAGE OTTAWA
The Château Laurier, a prominent Ottawa landmark since 1912, is clearly a special place.
A National Historic Site of Canada and a designated structure under the...