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Article content Known for opposing the loss of historically important buildings, London’s heritage community wants to also be known for what it supports. The 2021 London Heritage Awards were doled out by two groups in the city, giving credit to projects that were done right, said Susan Bentley, a local heritage activist. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. London heritage activists recognize preservation done well Back to video “We want to counter the negative impression some may have of us, that we always say what should not be done, what shoul...

Author of the article: Luke Hendry Publishing date: Feb 17, 2021  •  February 17, 2021  •  6 minute read  •  The Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee is calling for a comprehensive plan to preserve heritage buildings in the county. Picton's Benson Hall, above, is one of 29 designated heritage properties owned by the county. Sandra Foreman Photography Photo by Sandra Foreman Photography Article content Members of the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee have begun work on a plan to try to preserve the county’s heritage buildings. They and others met online Wednesda...

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph: 4,314 cases, 81 deaths, 3,976 resolved Brant County: 1,380 cases, 12 deaths, 1,332 resolved Haldimand-Norfolk: 1,365 cases, 43 deaths, 1,262 resolved Huron Perth: 1,259 cases, 45 deaths, 1,134 recovered The City of Cambridge has released a previously confidential report detailing the long list of issues that plagued the former Preston Springs Hotel. The report, prepared by the city’s Chief Building Official Dennis Purcell dated Jan. 21, 2020, details why the building was deemed unsafe and was recommended for demolition. According to the report, the cost...

  KITCHENER -- The new owners of one of Waterloo Region’s oldest homes wants to return the building to its former glory. The home’s heritage status is making that process a more complicated and potentially expensive dream, but a controversial decision by Kitchener council is keeping the restoration project moving forward. The home, on Shirk Place in Kitchener, was built in the 1840’s. “As soon as we drove up the driveway we said this is our property, we have to buy it.” Brodie Barth and Emily Schuurmans, a real estate and restoration team, have big dreams for the 180-year-old...

  KITCHENER -- The City of Cambridge has released a previously confidential report detailing the long list of issues that plagued the former Preston Springs Hotel. The report, prepared by the city’s Chief Building Official Dennis Purcell dated Jan. 21, 2020, details why the building was deemed unsafe and was recommended for demolition. According to the report, the cost to make the minimum required repairs would be high, and it’s unclear if these repairs would make a difference. “Due to the significant costs and extensive amount of work to repair the building to a minimum standard ...