Boswell: The Château Laurier has always been a battleground between public and private interests

We shouldn’t be too surprised by the firestorm that continues to rage over the controversial expansion plan for the Château Laurier. This is perhaps the most public of all private properties in Ottawa — an architectural landmark that, as soon as it was built 107 years ago, was viewed more like a cherished community trust than a standard chunk of commercial real estate. Read More