Fire ravages Toronto's historic St. Anne’s Anglican Church
A historic church in Toronto’s west end known for its artwork and architecture has been destroyed by fire. Caryn Lieberman reports.
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It was an emotional day for parishioners of Toronto’s St. Anne’s Anglican Church on Sunday, as they came together for their first Sunday service since the historic building went up in flames. As Kayla McLean reports, the loss of a spiritual and cultural beacon will continue to be felt long into the future.
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