Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
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Save the farm supporters dominate public consultation for new Civic hospital siteFriday, September 23, 2016CBC NEWS, By Ashley Burke
People fighting to save the Central Experimental Farm made the most noise at a public consultation Thursday night on where the new $2 billion Civic campus of The...
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"It would set the research clock back to zero": Unmuzzled Scientists speak out on Farm landsFriday, September 23, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Elizabeth Payne
For nearly two years, Agriculture Canada soil scientist Ed Gregorich has kept his head down and focused on his work while the debate about the future home...
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Toronto Star Editorial: Don't Let the Château Laurier be DefacedFriday, September 23, 2016TORONTO STAR, Editorial Board
You can say a lot of things about Ottawa, but you can’t say it’s known for its architectural splendour. It’s a mostly hum-drum city,...
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Public consultation for Site of new Civic hospital beginsThursday, September 22, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Elizabeth Payne
After nearly two years of controversy over the site of a new $2-billion Civic hospital, the National Capital Commission asked members of the public for...
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The Ottawa Hospital Site Review: NCC to Host Public Consultation Event on September 22Wednesday, September 21, 2016NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION (NCC)
The NCC is conducting a review of potential federal sites for the new Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital and wants your views.
Members of the...
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Padolsky: Save the environment - Put the Civic hospital campus on the LRT lineTuesday, September 20, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Barry Padolsky
In November 2014, the former Stephen Harper government allocated 60 acres of the Central Experimental Farm, a National Historic Site, for a new Civic...
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Ottawa Hospital pledges consultation on parking at new Civic campus siteTuesday, September 20, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Don Butler
Just ahead of an open house this Thursday that will showcase 12 possible sites for The Ottawa Hospital’s new Civic campus, the hospital has pledged to hold...
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Heritage Ottawa: Remarks on Proposed Addition to the Château LaurierMonday, September 19, 2016HERITAGE OTTAWA
The widespread public outcry against a proposed addition to Ottawa's Château Laurier, presented last week by Larco Investments, clearly demonstrates that passions for this...
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Feds should vet Chateau Laurier expansion, architect saysMonday, September 19, 2016METRO NEWS, By Emma Jackson
A local architect says the hotel's owners should voluntarily submit to the government's internal heritage review process as a gesture of good will.
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Controversial expansion will face rigorous scrutiny in the months to come, says Chateau's heritage advisorSunday, September 18, 2016METRO NEWS, By Emma Jackson
The Chateau Laurier’s heritage advisor says there’s no question a controversial expansion will face “rigorous” scrutiny at the hands of...