Heritage Ottawa brings you heritage-related news and developments from Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
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This Holiday Season, we’re thankful for your support!Thursday, December 12, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
With help from the Friends of the Château Laurier and people from across the country, Heritage Ottawa achieved our goal of raising $150,000!
Thanks to hundreds of...
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Old Ottawa bread factory, home to arts collective, in line for heritage designationTuesday, December 10, 2019Heritage designation will help guide the restoration of the historic building as part of its integration into new mixed-use development site. Read more.
GLOBAL NEWS, By Beatrice Britneff...
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An Open Letter to Ministers Responsible for Heritage in National CapitalThursday, December 5, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
On December 2, Heritage Ottawa submitted an open letter to the Hon. Anita Anand, Minister of Public Works and Procurement Canada with responsibility for the National...
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HERITAGE OTTAWA: LETTER TO PM | 24 SUSSEX DRTuesday, December 3, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
On December 2, Heritage Ottawa submitted a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding the future of 24 Sussex Drive. The letter was copied to the leaders of the...
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Belliveau: Election's over. Now, who will stand up for Canada’s national heritage?Saturday, November 30, 2019OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Richard Belliveau
A new federal cabinet has been named. Now, who will stand up for our national heritage in the capital?
Canadians are shocked that there is no...
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Demolition by neglect: Vacant 24 Sussex costing taxpayers millionsThursday, November 28, 2019Heritage Ottawa's Leslie Maitland appeared on CTV News today to comment on the ongoing "demolition by neglect" of 24 Sussex Drive.
CLICK HERE for the video segmment at CTVnews.ca
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Planning Committee Recommends Approval of New Subdivision at Historic Nepean EstateFriday, November 15, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
Heritage Ottawa submitted a written appeal to the city's Planning Committee this week, urging it to delay recommendation of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Plan of...
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These old houses: City's heritage inventory now in the booksWednesday, November 13, 2019CBC NEWS, By Kate Porter
The City of Ottawa has wrapped up a massive inventory of buildings that have heritage value, a study that took several years to complete.
After reviewing...
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Lansdowne compromise could halt OSEG takeoverTuesday, November 5, 2019Motion passed Tuesday calls for consultation, protects farmers market
CBC NEWS, By Joanne Chianello
A last-minute compromise passed at city hall Tuesday will slow — or possibly even...
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Free Talk Traces "The Life, Death and Afterlives of Gothic Architecture"Monday, October 28, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
Fans of gothic architecture and gothic fiction have a double treat in store this Halloween night when architectural historian and Heritage Ottawa board member Peter Coffman...