Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
-
Editorial: NCC's criteria for a new civic hospital makes senseMonday, September 12, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN EDITORIAL BOARD
It’s too early to predict which of a dozen potential sites will eventually house the new Civic campus of the Ottawa Hospital, but the process now underway to...
-
Ottawa's Outdoor Lab: Central Experimental Farm Research in the Era of Climate ChangeFriday, September 9, 2016Heritage Ottawa continues to advocate for protection of the Central Experimental Farm, a National Historic Site of Canada and active scientific research facility of global significance. The Farm...
-
NCC Denies Asking for More Time to Review Potential Sites for New HospitalThursday, September 8, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Don Butler
The National Capital Commission wanted more time to determine the best site for The Ottawa Hospital's proposed new $2-billion Civic campus but was rebuffed by...
-
Heritage Ottawa Supports a National Portrait Gallery at 100 WellingtonTuesday, September 6, 2016Public Consultation Continues to September 9HERITAGE OTTAWA
On August 18, several members of Heritage Ottawa's board of directors welcomed the opportunity to tour the former U.S. Embassy...
-
Central Experimental Farm Research is Globally Important, Says BBCTuesday, August 23, 2016HERITAGE OTTAWA
The global importance of agricultural research conducted at Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm is being recognized internationally.
A recent program broadcast by...
-
Public Consultations for Possible Ottawa Hospital Sites to begin September 22Monday, August 22, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Elizabeth Payne
The National Capital Commission will unveil possible sites for a new Civic hospital at its public board meeting on Sept. 12. Ten days later, members of...
-
Citizen Editorial: Give Us a Portrait Gallery!Friday, August 19, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, Editorial Board
There can be no greater symbol of Ottawa dysfunction than the money pit sitting right across the street from the Parliament Buildings, which has sucked up...
-
An Architectural Gem: Liberals Seeking ideas on what to do with former U.S. EmbassyThursday, August 18, 2016National Post, by Marie-Danielle Smith
The Liberal government is dusting the cobwebs off the former U.S. embassy on Wellington Street in Ottawa, now empty for about 15 years.
...
-
In Tribute to Mauril BélangerWednesday, August 17, 2016HERITAGE OTTAWA
Heritage Ottawa is saddened by the loss of Mauril Bélanger, a true friend of heritage in our city.
A tireless advocate of many causes, he continued to fight for what...
-
Have Your Say on the Future of 100 Wellington!Tuesday, August 16, 2016HERITAGE OTTAWA
The federal government is transforming a significant heritage building into a "special destination" and wants your opinion on what that destination should be.
The...