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Saint-Charles — A shuttered church reflected in the condos

Posted on July 19, 2025July 29, 2025 by Ottawa Churches Chronicle

A Saturday morning walk in the neighbourhood revealed a shuttered church reflected in the condos that were developed around it. Having lived in the area for over ten years, I knew of the former heritage church, of course, but I never realized how it leaves a ghostly imprint on the upscale condos surrounding it on…

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