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Kathleen Wynee

St. Cuthberts' great oak - then and now. Courtesy of St. Cuthbert's Church.
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From Leaside’s deep roots spring new shoots

July 1, 2017 Guest Contributor

On a cold, drizzly, late-March day, I came face to face with Leaside’s deep roots – literally. Let me explain. It was Earth Day and St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church on Bayview had organized a day …more

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“Music is the universal language of mankind.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Photo Mike Rapson.
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The Groove Room spreads good vibes

by Steve Hardy in Churches

“Music is the universal language of mankind.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Music lovers come together to share good vibrations at the Groove Room Coffee House. What began as a small gathering in a Leaside church ...more
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