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HCF Releases Top 10 Endangered Places List for 2010 (Aug 11, 2010) HCF Annual Report Now Available (Aug 5, 2010) Conference Registration Now Online (Jun 30, 2010) Tune in This Weekend for the Final Episode of SAVING PLACES (Jun 24, 2010 Tune in this weekend for the next episode of SAVING PLACES (Jun 18, 2010) Tune in this weekend for the premiere of SAVING PLACES (Jun 11, 2010) DFO Declares All Lighthouses Surplus (Jun 10, 2010) Wrecking Crews Descend Upon 41 Historic Buildings in Brantford (Jun 8, 2010) HCF Launches New Website for Saving Places TV Series (May 27, 2010) HCF Announces 2010 National Conference Sponsorship Opportunities (May 18, 2010) Awards 2010 Nomination Deadline Extended (April 26, 2010) DND Proceeds with Demolition of Downsview Hangars (March 12, 2010) Heritage Canada Foundation Responds to Federal Budget (March 5, 2010) 2010 National Awards Program - Call for Nominations (March 4, 2010) REMINDER: Only 9 days left to submit conference proposals or abstracts! (February 24, 2010) HCF Accepting Nominations to the 2010 Top Ten Endangered Places List (February 11, 2010) Celebrate Heritage Day 2010 (February 8, 2010) Call for Abstracts and proposals (February 5, 2010) Young Canada Works in Heritage 2010: Deadline for Applications is February 1, 2010 (January 27 2010) Two weeks left to apply for Young Canada Works in Heritage (January 15, 2010) Early Bird Conference Pricing Ends August 30th Register Today and Save $50 REVITALIZE! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings.
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Heritage Canada Foundation Releases 2010 Top Ten Endangered Places and Worst Losses Lists OTTAWA, ON -- August 11, 2010 - The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) has released its Top Ten Endangered Places and Worst Losses Lists drawing attention to a total of 16 architectural and heritage sites in Canada either threatened with demolition or already lost. The Top Ten Endangered Places List, compiled from nominations received as well as from news items that HCF has been following and reporting on throughout the year includes: See the Backgrounder for the full story and photographs. Topping the Worst Losses List are the 41 predominantly mid-19th-century commercial buildings on Colborne Street in Brantford, Ontario, tragically demolished in the name of “urban renewal” which cast aside viable opportunities for their reuse and recycling. Other examples of historic places needlessly destroyed by the wrecking ball in Ontario include Toronto’s heritage-designated Downsview Hangars, and Hamilton’s historic Century Theatre lost to unenforced property standards bylaws. In Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan over a dozen historic buildings and hotels from the early 20th century were consigned to landfill to make way for a municipal sports complex. Elsewhere on the Prairie, the Fleming Grain Elevator, the oldest remaining grain elevator on its original site in Canada, was tragically lost to fire, as was the Watson Lake Hotel, the oldest building in Watson Lake, Yukon. Click Worst Losses for more information. The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non-profit organization with a mandate to promote the preservation of Canada’s historic buildings and places. For further information: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 4; Cell: 613-797-7206 REVITALIZE! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings. St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Conference Program and Online Registration Now Available Ottawa, ON August 5, 2010 – The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) 2009-2010 Annual Report is now available online. This year was a busy and exciting one for the organization. Networks continued to be broadened and the expertise of members and supporters leveraged as HCF increased its access to ideas and direction from the front lines. Achievements were numerous: the annual conference in Toronto, The Heritage Imperative: Old Buildings in an Age of Environmental Crisis, brought together a record 320 delegates from over 20 firms, organizations and government departments; the publication of online Heritage Day materials celebrating “Heritage of Sport and Recreation”; the release of our Top Ten Endangered Places and Worst Losses lists, bringing Canada-wide attention to those sites needlessly lost to demolition and fire; the publication of our quarterly Heritage magazine featuring top stories, reports and commentaries on the key issues facing historic buildings and places; the presentation of National Awards with His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales; and more. Printable copies of the Annual Report are available on the HCF website at http://www.heritagecanada.org or telephone HCF at 1-866-964-1066 if you would like a copy mailed. The Heritage Canada Foundation’s 37th Annual National Conference in cooperation with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals. Cultivating collaborative solutions for a vibrant future. Featuring keynote address by international urban revitalization expert Michael Loveday from Norwich, U.K., along with renowned preservation writer, Dr. Ned Kaufman of New York and leading thinker in urban change and economic innovation, Dr. Thomas Hutton of Vancouver. Review the Conference Program (pdf version) Register online today and save! Meet and network with heritage advocates and architects, municipal planners, developers, public policy makers, elected officials and property owners. Don’t miss three days of inspiring speakers, workshops, tours and special events. Experience beautiful, historic St. John’s. For additional information visit us online at www.heritagecanada.org, email conference@heritagecanada.org, or call 1-866-964-1066 ext. 227. The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non governmental, charitable organization with a mandate to promote the preservation of Canada’s historic buildings and places. Tune in This Weekend for the Final Episode of SAVING PLACES Ottawa, ON – June 25, 2010 – This week is the last episode of the season for SAVING PLACES. Our final destination is the Homer Watson House in Kitchener, Ontario, where the former residence of Homer Watson and now an art gallery is in need of new windows and possibly a new roof design. The solution is going to take expert architectural advice and master craftsmanship in heritage buildings. With 125 years of Canadian art history, and the spirit of Homer Watson, this house can’t wait forever for a restoration rescue. The episode airs on History Television, Saturday, June 26 at 7pm, ET. For more information about the series, log on to www.savingplaces.ca . SAVING PLACES is produced by PTV Productions in association with History Television with the participation of Rogers Cable Network Fund and the Canadian Television Fund. The Saving Places website is produced by the Heritage Canada Foundation in association with PTV Productions. Contact: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications: cquinn@heritagecanada.org. Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206 Tune in this weekend for the next episode of SAVING PLACES Ottawa, ON – June 18, 2010 – This week’s episode of SAVING PLACES takes us to Tilting, a small fishing village on the island of Fogo off the north shore of Newfoundland and Labrador, where the local post office is in desperate need of repair. The people of this 300-year-old Irish settlement would love to see the post office restored and used as a local museum. The episode airs on History Television, Saturday, June 19 at 7pm, ET. For more information about the series, log on to www.savingplaces.ca. SAVING PLACES is produced by PTV Productions in association with History Television with the participation of Rogers Cable Network Fund and the Canadian Television Fund. The Saving Places website is produced by The Heritage Canada Foundation in association with PTV Productions. Contact: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications: cquinn@heritagecanada.org. Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206 Tune in this weekend for the premiere of SAVING PLACES Ottawa, ON – June 11, 2010 – SAVING PLACES, the new TV series that documents hands-on restoration of some of Canada’s most endangered and historically significant buildings, premieres Saturday evening at 7pm ET, on History Television. Three hosts, architect Angus Skene, restoration expert Chris Borgal and apprentice Daniel Beeston will take you through each episode, riding through the highs and lows of the restoration process. The first episode takes places at the Church of The Holy Cross in Skatin, BC. The all-wood cathedral has been at the heart of the local native community for over 100 years, but needs a new foundation before it falls down and is lost forever. For more information about the series, log on to www.savingplaces.ca . SAVING PLACES is produced by PTV Productions in association with History Television with the participation of Rogers Cable Network Fund and the Canadian Television Fund. The Saving Places website is produced by The Heritage Canada Foundation in association with PTV Productions. Contact: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications: cquinn@heritagecanada.org. Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206 DFO Declares All Lighthouses Surplus Undermining Intent of New Act Ottawa, ON – June 10, 2010 – The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) is deeply disappointed to learn that the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has declared surplus all of its active and inactive lighthouses, numbering close to 1,000. The move undermines the intent of the new Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act (HLPA), leaving the door open to their abandonment and demolition by neglect. The intent of the HLPA is “to conserve and protect heritage lighthouses”—legislation that elected officials, HCF, the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society, and other groups across Canada worked tirelessly to enact for over 10 years. Passed into law in 2008 and only recently brought into force, the HLPA recognizes that lighthouses form “an integral part of Canada’s identity, culture and history” and that measures are needed to protect them for posterity. The Act establishes a process to: select and designate federally-owned heritage lighthouses; prevent their unauthorized alteration and disposal; require their maintenance by the federal government; and facilitate sales or transfers in order to ensure their continuing public purpose. However the Act excludes lighthouses that are declared surplus from being designated unless a community group or private owner commits to acquire them and protect their heritage character. The impact of DFO now declaring all its lighthouses surplus effectively emasculates the HLPA and shifts the responsibility for their protection entirely onto local communities. Lighthouse divesture was a component of the Act, but never the principle intent. HCF calls on communities across Canada to petition for the heritage designation of lighthouses regardless of their “surplus” status, and urges the Minister of the Environment to ensure the full intent of the Act is adhered to. The Heritage Canada Foundation is a registered charity and voluntary organization created in 1973 as Canada’s National Trust to encourage the conservation and use of heritage buildings and historic places for the benefit of all Canadians. Contact: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications: cquinn@heritagecanada.org. Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206 Wrecking Crews Descend Upon 41 Historic Buildings in Brantford Ottawa, ON – June 8, 2010 – Last evening, the City of Brantford voted to proceed with the demolition of all 41 historic buildings on the south side of Colborne Street, without federal funding. The decision allowed the City to bypass new heritage and archaeological conditions imposed by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) before the $1.38 million earmarked for the project would be released. This morning, an excavator began cutting into buildings on the west end of the street. Colborne Street represents a rare example of an early Ontario commercial district made up largely of buildings dating from the 1850s and 1860s. Although the area fell into decline in the 1980s, more recent investment in heritage buildings helped give the downtown a significant economic boost. The move to haul three blocks worth of irreplaceable historic buildings to landfill—without any firm plan for their replacement—is short-sighted at best and flies in the face of exhaustive efforts by members of the local community and heritage experts, including the Heritage Canada Foundation. The Heritage Canada Foundation is a registered charity and voluntary organization created in 1973 as Canada’s National Trust to encourage the conservation and use of heritage buildings and historic places for the benefit of all Canadians. For more background information, including the history of all Brantford City Council motions related to the demolition project, visit HCF’s website. Contact: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications: cquinn@heritagecanada.org. Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206 Heritage Canada Foundation launches companion website to new Canadian TV Series, SAVING PLACES OTTAWA, May 27, 2010 – The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new website, www.savingplaces.ca. Developed in collaboration with PTV Productions, the website is a companion to Saving Places, a new Canadian TV series featuring the restoration of significant historic sites, two of which were previously included on HCF’s Top Ten Endangered Places List. Viewers of the TV series will be encouraged to visit the website where they can make tax-deductible donations to the featured heritage buildings, and support other HCF programs that save places across Canada. People can also bring attention to endangered places in their own communities by organizing a screening of Saving Places to kick off a local fundraising campaign. “Saving Places shows the dramatic challenges faced by individuals and organizations working to keep our historic places alive,” said Natalie Bull, HCF’s Executive Director. “Through the website www.savingplaces.ca, Canadians can support heritage conservation efforts across Canada.” Saving Places airs Saturdays at 7 pm ET/PT beginning June 12, exclusively on History Television:
Saving Places is produced by PTV Productions in association with History Television with the participation of Rogers Cable Network Fund and the Canadian Television Fund. Heritage Canada Foundation is a membership-based charitable organization created as Canada’s National Trust in 1973. For more information: ..on the Saving Places website or Heritage Canada Foundation: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, HCF, 613-237-1066 ext.229; cquinn@heritagecanada.org …on the Saving Places series/TV broadcast/press: Lyndsey Westfall, Publicity and Outreach, PTV Productions, 416-531-0100; lwestfall@ptvproductions.ca HCF Announces 2010 National Conference Sponsorship Opportunities 2010 Conference SPONSORSHIP Opportunities Revitalize! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings. St. John’s – September 30 to October 2, 2010
37th National Conference in cooperation with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Be part of this premier national networking and learning event by becoming a SPONSOR. A cost-effective way to connect with architects, planners, developers, policy-makers, elected officials and property owners. Receive valuable profile, recognition and other benefits while contributing to the success of the conference. Download our Sponsorship Opportunities package. Don’t miss out! See who sponsored us last year. For more information about the conference, visit www.heritagecanada.org The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non profit organization with a mandate to promote the preservation of Canada’s historic buildings and places. For further information: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206 HCF National Awards Program THERE IS STILL TIME TO MAKE A NOMINATION! Do you know someone whose work and dedication in preserving and promoting Canada’s rich architectural heritage merits a Heritage Canada Foundation award? The nomination deadline has been extended to May 7, 2010! Gabrielle Léger Award for Lifetime Achievement in Heritage Conservation Named after the wife of former Canadian Governor General, Jules Léger, this award recognizes individuals for their outstanding service to the country in the cause of heritage conservation. Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Heritage Conservation at the Provincial/Territorial Level
Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership
The Gala Awards Ceremony will be held in St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on Friday, October 1, 2010 as part of our annual conference. All nominations must be received on or before May 7, 2010, so don’t delay! For information on nomination procedures, contact Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications at cquinn@heritagecanada.org or visit the Heritage Canada Foundation website HCF Marks World Heritage Day by Encouraging the Preservation of Canada’s Agricultural Landmarks OTTAWA – April 16 2010 – To mark World Heritage Day and its theme, Agricultural Heritage, the Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) is drawing attention to some of Canada’s agricultural buildings and places. The historic pattern of farm settlements and the distinctive farm buildings in various regions across Canada are tangible features in our landscape that connect us to our agricultural heritage. Over the years, Heritage magazine has featured articles on Canada’s agricultural buildings and places:
Many of Canada’s national historic sites relate to the country’s agricultural heritage:
World Heritage Day, also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites was created in 1982 by ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and endorsed by UNESCO in 1983. The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non-governmental organization created in 1973 as Canada’s National Trust. For further information: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org. Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206 DND Proceeds with Demolition of Downsview Hangars! Ottawa, ON March 12, 2010 – The Heritage Canada Foundation expresses its disappointment with the Department of National Defence’s (DND) decision to proceed with demolition of two historic Downsview Hangars (Buildings 55 and 58) at former CFB Downsview air base in Toronto, Ontario. Demolition resumed last Friday. Mr. Paul Oberman, President and CEO of Woodcliffe Corporation worked tirelessly to find a solution that could both meet the needs of DND and save the historic Downsview hangars. His proposed land exchange between Parc Downsview Park (PDP) and DND would have allowed the hangars to stay and provide significant benefits for both parties. In the end DND and PDP were unable to reach agreement. The Heritage Canada Foundation and the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario advocated for the buildings and worked to bring federal decision-makers to the table. “A private sector developer was fully prepared to invest in recycling and adapting these heritage buildings, but the federal heritage system failed to support that option,” says Natalie Bull, HCF’s Executive Director. “In 2004 the Auditor General called for a legal framework to protect heritage buildings in federal ownership, and we continue to press for that.” Constructed in 1943, the Downsview Hangars were designated as Recognized heritage buildings by the federal government in 1992 for the role they played in Canadian aircraft production during the Second World War. Globe and Mail article, March 6, 2010 “Preservationists Fail to Save Historic Hangars.” The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non-governmental organization created in 1973 as Canada’s National Trust. For further information Carolyn Quinn, Director, Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org Telephone: (613) 237-1066 ext. 4; Cell: (613) 797-7206 Heritage Canada Foundation Responds to Federal Budget Ottawa, ON March 5, 2010 –The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) expressed disappointment that the federal Budget tabled yesterday by the Minister of Finance did not include more substantial recognition of the role heritage buildings can play in creating green jobs and regenerating local economies. “The Minister missed an opportunity to build on heritage-friendly stimulus measures introduced in last year’s Economic Action Plan,” said Natalie Bull, HCF Executive Director. “Municipalities across the country are calling for a more substantial and permanent tax incentive to attract private investment to existing buildings.” Renewal of Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites of Canada Cost-Sharing Program in Budget 2009 was a good start, with $20 million allocated over 2 years. These funds are now successfully creating jobs and achieving lasting benefits at sites such as the Church of the Holy Cross at Skatin, BC, and the Dominion Exhibition Building in Brandon, MB – both of which were included on HCF’s Top Ten Endangered Places List. Ironically, other stimulus measures included in Budget 2009 and continued this year may have a negative impact on historic resources – such as the City of Brantford’s proposal to demolish 41 heritage buildings in its downtown using federal stimulus funds. In contrast, Norway, France and Australia have devoted significant portions of their economic stimulus spending to heritage programs. Heritage rehabilitation tax incentives are proven measures that create skilled local jobs and yield cultural and environmental benefits. The United States has a longstanding federal tax credit for rehabilitation that has leveraged over $36 billion in private investment and generated an average of 45 new jobs per project. The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non-governmental organization created in 1973 as Canada’s National Trust. For further information Carolyn Quinn, Director, Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org Telephone: (613) 237-1066 ext. 4; Cell: (613) 797-7206 2010 National Awards Program - Call for Nominations Help Us Celebrate Your Heritage Achievements The National Awards Program celebrates individuals, organizations, businesses and municipalities whose work gives new life to Canada’s communities. We invite you to submit a nomination for our juried awards no later than April 30, 2010 in one or more of the following categories:
For information on nomination procedures and past award recipients, visit our website at www.heritagecanada.org. The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non profit organization with a mandate to promote the preservation of Canada’s historic buildings and places. For further information: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206 REMINDER: Only 9 days left to submit conference proposals or abstracts! Call for Abstracts and Proposals The Heritage Canada Foundation’s Annual Conference REMINDER: Only 9 days left to submit conference proposals or abstracts! Deadline for Abstracts is March 5, 2010 REVITALIZE! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings. September 30 – October 2, 2010 St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland Cultivating collaborative solutions for a vibrant future. The 2010 Heritage Canada Foundation conference will examine how capitalizing on heritage buildings can play a leading role in revitalizing Canadian communities large and small, urban and rural. The focus will be on collaborative and innovative strategies to set heritage-centred renewal in motion and ensure its long-term sustainability. The conference organizers are looking for cutting-edge approaches from across Canada and abroad: what works, what doesn’t, and what are the promising new frontiers? What lessons can we draw from the experiences of communities with long histories of heritage management as well as those grappling with the potential of their heritage assets? We look forward to generating debate and incorporating a broad range of perspectives: from heritage conservation and architecture, to social innovation and entrepreneurship, community greening and economic development, and arts and tourism. Proposals for presentations and field sessions are invited on the following themes:
Abstract submission: This conference is designed to foster exchange and collaboration through panels consisting of a session leader and presenters. Each 20 minute presentation will use research results and case studies that offer principles and real solutions that others can apply in their communities. Please include with your submission:
Deadline for submissions: March 5, 2010 To submit your proposal, or for more information: conference@heritagecanada.org http://www.heritagecanada.org/eng/conference.html Tel: 613-237-1066; Fax: 613-237-5987 Chosen presenters and session leaders will receive complimentary conference registration for the day they present. HCF Accepting Nominations to the 2010 Top Ten Endangered Places List Submit your nominations to Canada’s TOP TEN Endangered Places List by March 31, 2010 Ottawa, ON February 11, 2010 – The Heritage Canada Foundation is accepting nominations to Canada’s Top Ten Endangered Places List. The list is released annually to bring national attention to sites at risk due to neglect, lack of funding, inappropriate development and weak legislation. It has become a powerful tool in the fight to make landmarks, not landfill. HCF uses three primary criteria to determine the 10 final sites for inclusion on the list:
Click here for the 2010 Top Ten Endangered Places List Form. Nominations should be received by Wednesday, March 31, 2010. The 2010 list will be announced in May. Feel free to contact us if you’re considering a nomination or have any questions. By email: heritagecanada@heritagecanada.org or phone: (613) 237-1066 Celebrate the Heritage of Sport and Recreation on Heritage Day, February 15, 2010! This being Canada’s Olympic Year, Heritage Day 2010 is an opportunity for Canadian communities to celebrate the Heritage of Sport and Recreation. Canadians have been quick to embrace these pleasures—from lacrosse, curling and hockey, to boating, skiing and hiking—and to build the infrastructure needed to support them. The Heritage Canada Foundation promotes the third Monday in February each year as Heritage Day. Read the latest feature article from Heritage magazine here: “Canada’s Sporting Heritage: Old Venues Keeping Fit.” Send us links to your “Heritage of Sport and Recreation” Heritage Day project, and we will post it on our website. Click here to send the link and type “Heritage Day Project” in the subject line. For further information contact: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206 Call for Abstracts and Proposals for Conference 2010 in St. John's Newfoundland The Heritage Canada Foundation’s Annual Conference REVITALIZE! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings. September 30 – October 2, 2010
Cultivating collaborative solutions for a vibrant future. The 2010 Heritage Canada Foundation conference will examine how capitalizing on heritage buildings can play a leading role in revitalizing Canadian communities large and small, urban and rural. The focus will be on collaborative and innovative strategies to set heritage-centred renewal in motion and ensure its long-term sustainability. The conference organizers are looking for cutting-edge approaches from across Canada and abroad: what works, what doesn’t, and what are the promising new frontiers? What lessons can we draw from the experiences of communities with long histories of heritage management as well as those grappling with the potential of their heritage assets? We look forward to generating debate and incorporating a broad range of perspectives: from heritage conservation and architecture, to social innovation and entrepreneurship, community greening and economic development, and arts and tourism. Proposals for presentations and field sessions are invited on the following themes: Abstract submission:
This conference is designed to foster exchange and collaboration through panels consisting of a session leader and presenters. Each 20 minute presentation will use research results and case studies that offer principles and real solutions that others can apply in their communities. Please include with your submission: Deadline for submissions: March 5, 2010
Chosen presenters and session leaders will receive complimentary conference registration for the day they present. Young Canada Works 2010: Deadline for Applications is February 1, 2010 REMINDER: Only 5 days left to apply! Deadline for Applications is February 1, 2010 Ottawa, ON, January 27, 2010 - Young Canada Works (YCW) assists employers in the creation of jobs for students and recent graduates. This year, the applications for the YCW program must be completed online. Applications are available on the YCW website. The deadline for the summer stream, YCW in Heritage Organizations and YCW at Building Careers in Heritage is February 1, 2010. In 2009, the Heritage Canada Foundation assisted in the creation of 84 summer positions and 4 internship positions from coast to coast! We thank all employers and students for their participation, which has resulted in another successful chapter of YCW. These projects were made possible by funding provided through the Heritage Programs Directorate of the Department of Canadian Heritage. The 2010-2011 application is available at: http://www.jct-ycw.pch.gc.ca/ We recommend that you prepare the written portions of the project description in a separate document prior to submitting an online application. You can save time by “cutting and pasting” directly into the appropriate section of the application form. All questions regarding the application process or the program should be directed to Kevin Parker at (613) 237-1066 ext. 240 or by emailing kparker@heritagecanada.org The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based organization and registered charity dedicated to creating a culture of conservation. Incorporated in 1973, the Foundation protects and promotes Canada's heritage buildings and historic places through advocacy support and education. Department of National Defence Put Demolition of Toronto’s Downsview Hangars on Hold Ottawa – January 21, 2010 – The Heritage Canada Foundation was pleased to learn that demolition has been halted until at least early February on the historic Downsview hangars (Buildings 55 and 58) at former CFB Downsview air base in Toronto, Ontario. The Minister of National Defence and the Department of National Defence are to be applauded for suspending the demolition process and exploring the adaptive reuse potential of these important and viable buildings. Officials from the Department of National Defence, Woodcliffe Corporation and Parc Downsview Park are working in good faith to conclude a land exchange deal by February 7th that would see the hangars retained. Constructed in 1943, the Downsview hangars were designated as heritage buildings by the federal government in 1992 for the role they played in Canadian aircraft production during the Second World War. The hangars are owned by the Department of National Defence (DND). For further information: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org Cell: 613-797-7206 or Chris Wiebe, Officer, Heritage Policy & Government Relations, cwiebe@heritagecanada.org: 613-237-1066 ex 227. Two weeks left to apply for Young Canada Works in Heritage Deadline for application is February 1, 2010 Ottawa, ON, January 15, 2010 – The Young Canada Works (YCW) program assists employers in the creation of jobs for students and recent graduates in such areas as historic research, heritage site interpretation, Doors Open events and much more. The Heritage Canada Foundation is now accepting applications for both YCW in Heritage Organizations and YCW at Building Careers in Heritage until February 1, 2010. For information on both YCW programs and how to apply online, consult the HCF website All applications must be completed online at www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca Questions regarding the application process or the programs should be directed to Kevin Parker at (613) 237-1066 ext. 240 or by emailing kparker@heritagecanada.org Funding for YCW is provided through the Heritage Programs Directorate of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Toronto’s Downsview Hangars Face Immediate Demolition by Department of National Defence Ottawa – January 4, 2010 - Demolition is scheduled to resume today on the historic Downsview Hangars (Buildings 55 and 58) at former CFB Downsview air base in Toronto, Ontario. Constructed in 1943, these structures were designated as heritage buildings by the federal government in 1992 for the role they played in Canadian aircraft production during the Second World War. The hangars are owned by the Department of National Defence (DND). There is strong private sector interest in developing these buildings. Mr. Paul Oberman, President and CEO of Woodcliffe Corporation has been working tirelessly to find a solution that could both meet the needs of DND and save the historic Downsview hangars, including a land exchange negotiated with Mr. Tony Genco, CEO of Parc Downsview Park. On December 24th, DND offered a short stay of demolition. Now, DND has taken the position that they are not interested in considering any proposals and are not responding to inquiries. While some demolition has already been done on the hangars, their potential for redevelopment remains intact. DND still has the opportunity to allow the private sector to recycle and adapt these buildings rather than sending them to landfill. HCF calls on Defence Minister Peter MacKay to delay demolition and allow interested parties to finalize their adaptive reuse and land exchange proposal. For further information: Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, Cell: 613-797-7206 or Chris Wiebe, Officer, Heritage Policy & Government Relations, cwiebe@heritagecanada.org: 613-237-1066 ex 227.
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