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Aboriginal Awareness Day in Ottawa Celebrates Algonquin Anishinabe NationTuesday, June 14, 2016HERITAGE OTTAWA
In a moving ceremony outside Ottawa City Hall this morning, Elders and Chiefs of two Algonquin Anishinabe First Nations ( Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg and the Algonquins of...
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First Nations Architecture and Design to be highlighted at NCC Capital Urbanism Lab EventMonday, June 13, 2016NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION
The National Capital Commission (NCC) will highlight First Nations architecture and design at a Capital Urbanism Lab to be held on National Aboriginal Day.
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New Cruise Boat service to Launch on Rideau Canal National Historic SiteThursday, June 9, 2016PARKS CANADA AGENCY
Ottawa Boat Cruises will be offering a new, eco-friendly and unique cruising experience on the downtown Ottawa portion of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site. The...
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Heritage Designation Imminent for Ottawa RiverSaturday, June 4, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Don Butler
After a decade of inexplicable delay, the federal government is poised to announce the designation of the Ottawa River as one of 42 heritage rivers in Canada....
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Robert Allsopp to be Honoured with Lifetime Achievement AwardMonday, May 30, 2016HERITAGE OTTAWA
Robert Allsopp, noted urban designer and key figure in the planning and design of the Long Term Vision and Plan for Ottawa's Parliamentary and Judicial Precincts, is to be...
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National Trust for Canada: Reflections on the Annual Top 10 Endangered Places ListFriday, May 27, 2016NATIONAL TRUST FOR CANADA, By Natalie Bull
Once again, the National Trust has released its list of the Top 10 Endangered Places in Canada. On it are 10 more cherished places that have...
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Heritage minister asks NCC to mull more sites for Civic hospital moveThursday, May 26, 2016CBC NEWS | Ottawa
Mélanie Joly gives NCC 6 months to assess prospective federal landsHeritage Minister Mélanie Joly has asked the National Capital Commission to review all federally...
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Federal government asks NCC to review sites for Ottawa Hospital's new Civic campusWednesday, May 25, 2016OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Don Butler
The federal government has asked the National Capital Commission to wade into the controversy over the future location of The Ottawa Hospital‘s new $2-billion...
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Modbox to show off latest vanier landmark building plansTuesday, May 24, 2016OTTAWA EAST NEWS, By Michelle Nash Baker
The latest details for the St. Charles Church development will be up for discussion.Residents will have a chance to check...
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Regenerating Places of Faith: A Workshop for Ottawa CommunitiesMonday, May 9, 2016HERITAGE OTTAWA
The National Trust for Canada and Faith for the Common Good are co-hosting a one-day community workshop entitled "Regenerating Places of Faith".
Places of faith...