Efforts are underway to have East Coulee wooden bridge declared historical site
The trestle bridge in East Coulee was first built in 1936, but had to be rebuilt after three quarters of…
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135-year-old building’s safety issues pit town against owner
The owner of a converted church in the heart of Almonte says the town has made the upkeep of the…
READ MOREInvestors bring new life to historic Canadian mountaineering site
Nestled on an escarpment with expansive views of Kicking Horse Mountain in Golden, B.C., Edelweiss Village comprises six Swiss-inspired chalets…
READ MOREDec 29, 2017 – January 19 submission deadline for 2018 RAIC Awards
Once again, the time has come for architects to submit for the RAIC’s prestigious annual awards program. Architects are invited…
READ MOREDec 4, 2017 – Developer Tim Tanner recognized for his work on The Academy
As the work on The Academy condominium project in Annapolis Royal draws to a close, developer Tim Tanner has been…
READ MORENov 28, 2017 – Willowbank students out-engineer competition
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Competing against some of the top engineering schools in North America, Willowbank students demonstrated they don’t build them…
READ MORENov 21, 2017 – Low Point lighthouse getting some love
NEW VICTORIA, N.S. — The Low Point Lighthouse Society is thrilled that work is now underway on a full resurfacing…
READ MORENov 14, 2017 – Thorold seeks input on displaying Prince of Wales Award
THOROLD — Being singled out by the future king of England and Canada isn’t something that happens every day, so…
READ MORENov 9, 2017 – Canadian soldiers set to work on Cape Breton’s picturesque stone church
VICTORIA MINES – Canadian Army engineers are stepping up to save the ruined historic St. Alphonsus church in Victoria Mines…
READ MOREOct 26, 2017 – SPOTLIGHT: Community seeking downtown success
VIRDEN — Those directly linked with the Virden business community have their own ideas as to how Virden might revitalize…
READ MOREOct 24, 2017 – Keepers of the Baccaro light eye lighthouse dome repair
The dome that houses the Baccaro Lighthouse beacon needs repair, and the Keepers of the Baccaro Light intend to do…
READ MOREOct 20, 2017 – Capitalizing on Heritage / Awarding Conservation: Materials, Craftsmanship and Construction
Ottawa played host to a fulsome heritage conference last week, from Tuesday, October 10th to Saturday, October 14th. The annual event…
READ MOREOct 14, 2017 – Thorold wins Prince of Wales prize for heritage
From industrial to cultural, Thorold’s landscape has evolved to such an extent that even Prince Charles is taking notice. “We…
READ MOREOct 12, 2017 – Thorold basks in heritage honours
THOROLD — Thorold’s status as a heritage heavyweight is getting bolstered, with more prestigious awards coming in addition to those…
READ MORESept 05, 2017 – Have your say when it comes to new programming at Myrtleville House Museum
Myrtleville House Museum could offer the community more than it currently does. The National Trust for Canada owns the property…
READ MOREAug 22, 2017 – Yarmouth’s Cape Forchu lighthouse renovations nearing completion
YARMOUTH COUNTY – Along with the brisk salty breeze at the Cape Forchu lighthouse, you’re likely to catch some of…
READ MOREAug 22, 2017 – Mining for likes: The latest social media trend takes you underground
Somewhere in western Australia, a man records his trek as he passes rotting wood and moves deeper into a dark…
READ MOREAug 19, 2017 – Historic Truro church saved thanks to $1M fundraising campaign
Truro is celebrating the salvation of a century-old church in the town’s centre, thanks to a $1-million restoration from windows…
READ MOREAug 17, 2017 – Ballroom at historic boathouse may soon be back in use
The ballroom at the historic Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) boathouse may soon be back in use. The ballroom, which…
READ MOREJul 31, 2017 – Sydney Waterfront Festival kicks off Wednesday
The past two years the festival was dubbed the Sydney Harbourfront Festival and was organized by the Sydney Harbourfront Society,…
READ MOREJul 31, 2017 – Spencerville park project wins online crowdfunding contest
A partnership between two local community organizations — the Spencerville Mill Foundation and Spencerville Business and Community Connections — has…
READ MOREJul 26, 2017 – Community Builder Prize
Belle Vue wins $10,000 in “This Place Matters” contest. The restoration of the Belle Vue property is a step closer…
READ MOREJul 26, 2017 – Auchmar finishes back in crowdfunding competition
West Mountain project still raised more than $7,500. The historic Auchmar site finished way down the list in 11th place…
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