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Tag Archives: Municipal Heritage Register

Understanding the Tools We Have and Rethinking the Tools We Need in Ontario’s Heritage Industry

   February 6, 2025 January 30, 2025    No Comments on Understanding the Tools We Have and Rethinking the Tools We Need in Ontario’s Heritage Industry
Three men standing in front of a large, brown stone historic home. They are standing around a sign that says "The Brown Homestead 1317 Pelham Road."

By educating the public about heritage designation, incorporating heritage into urban planning, and connecting with our wider communities, we can cultivate a brighter future for Ontario’s heritage industry.

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Canadian history, History and Policy, Local History     Bill 23, heritage industry, Municipal Heritage Register, Ontario, Ontario Heritage Act

Ontario’s Bill 23 and Upheaval in the Heritage Industry

   January 30, 2025 January 30, 2025    1 Comment on Ontario’s Bill 23 and Upheaval in the Heritage Industry
Black and white photo of children standing on a dirt road. Behind them, a line of detached homes extends into the distance.

Heritage gives texture to our shared sense of place, belonging, and local identity.

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Canadian history, History and Policy, Local History, Public History, Uncategorized     built heritage, Heritage preservation, housing, Municipal Heritage Register, Ontario Heritage Act
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