General News

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

  • Demand for Heritage Stone Masons Keeps Building
    Sunday, September 18, 2016

    Daily Commercial News, by Ian Harvey

    With Canada’s heritage masonry buildings starting to hit 150 to 200 years of age the race is on to preserve them for future generations. 

    Repair...

  • Analysis: Château Laurier pile-on shows why bureaucracy can come in handy
    Saturday, September 17, 2016

    CBC NEWS OTTAWA, By Joanne Chianello

    Developer will have to jump through many hoops to get any design approved

    The reaction to the proposed addition to the iconic Château Laurier was...

  • Historical 'distinctions': Architect defends controversial Chateau Laurier expansion plan
    Friday, September 16, 2016

    OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Susana Mas

    The lead architect behind the design for the proposed additions to the historic Château Laurier is defending his work after newly revealed plans drew a...

  • Editorial: Château Laurier's proposed design shows some growing pains
    Thursday, September 15, 2016

    OTTAWA CITIZEN EDITORIAL BOARD

    Ever since Charles Hays talked up the idea of a gleaming landmark hotel for the nation’s capital in the early 20th century, Ottawans have been heavily...

  • Iconic Château Laurier Could get large expansion
    Wednesday, September 14, 2016

    CBC NEWS

    It's been about 50 years since the Château Laurier underwent any major changes. But that could change over the next few years if the city approves the hotel owner's expansion plans...

  • 12 Architects on Architecture: Winners of 2016 Governor general's medals in architecture
    Tuesday, September 13, 2016

    HERITAGE OTTAWA

    Meet the architects and hear the stories behind the 12 winning projects of the 2016 Governor General's Medals in Architecture, recognizing outstanding achievement in...

  • Revitalized West Block slowly emerging from $863Million makeover
    Tuesday, September 13, 2016

    OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Don Butler

    It’s still an active construction site. Bundles of steel rods and construction material are stacked everywhere. The future temporary home of the House of...

  • NCC lists a dozen possible sites for the rebuilt Ottawa Hospital
    Monday, September 12, 2016

    OTTAWA SUN, By Don Butler

    The National Capital Commission will review 12 potential sites for the new $2-billion Civic campus of The Ottawa Hospital, including four on contested Central...

  • NCC reveals list of 12 possible sites for new Civic hospital campus
    Monday, September 12, 2016

    CBC NEWS

    The National Capital Commission has revealed its list of 12 potential sites for the new Civic campus of The Ottawa Hospital.

    Tunney's Pasture off Scott Street. Lincoln...
  • NCC: The Ottawa Hospital Site Review
    Monday, September 12, 2016

    National Capital Commission

    The NCC is conducting a review of potential federal sites for the new Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital to ensure that this world class health care facility...

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