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Residents shocked after fire destroys historic church in Saint-Ours, Que.

Residents shocked after fire destroys historic church in Saint-Ours, Que.

CBC5 days ago
Only the four stone walls of the 19th-century building were left standing after lightning sparked the fire. The paintings and Casavant organ were also destroyed.
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