The federal Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act (HLPA) was given royal assent in May 2008. The bill, however, does not come into effect until May 29, 2010. As of that date, there will be two years in which Canadians can nominate lighthouses for heritage status.Anyone can submit a petition (nominate) to the federal Minister of the Environment for a lighthouse to be considered for heritage status under the Act. To be considered, a petition must be signed...
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A little known heritage gem that is hidden right in plain sight is benefitting from funding for B.C. Heritage Properties announced this spring. Cole Island is located at the head of Esquimalt Harbour.  This tiny place holds a lot of history. When the Royal Navy first located the Pacific Fleet in Esquimalt, Cole Island was identified as a safe location for an ammunition depot.  The first building, a powder magazine, was completed in 1859.
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Ridgeway Elementary is a heritage school success story.  Very nearly lost, through collaborative efforts the school is now protected and headed for upgrading instead of demolition.Occupying a whole city block in a North Vancouver residential neighbourhood, Ridgeway Elementary is 
on the City’s heritage register.  
The handsome Edwardian Baroque building has been a landmark since 
its...
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On September 18 the Honourable Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of B.C., welcomed guests to the grounds of Government House in Victoria to celebrate 
the rehabilitation of Butterworth Cottage, one of the oldest buildings in Victoria.  
Butterworth Cottage was rehabilitated as part of a master plan for the original 
service buildings on the Estate.  The Cottage will serve as an interpretive...
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Big Dreams Come True!The message from the Powell River heritage community is “don’t give up”. 
After six years of advocating for the protection of the Dr.  Andrew Henderson house, the dream of restoring it for future generations is about to be realized with the Powell River Townsite Heritage Society’s purchase of the property. The house has been under threat of demolition for years.  The Society had...
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