September 2nd, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Plans for a “slender” building (August 2019)
Compromise found for new build on 300 Bloor St. W. church site
By Ahmed Hagar
A redesigned and more “slender” 29-storey tower looks to be the future for 300 Bloor Street, after a lengthy public process and, finally, an agreement between developers, city councilors, and residents. Read more
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May 1st, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: Open to all faiths (Spring 2018)
Synagogue and church share one building

City Shul covers the cross in the Bloor Street United Church sanctuary with a tapestry depicting the Ten Commandments. AHMED-ZAKI HAGAR/GLEANER NEWS
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January 29th, 2018 · Comments Off on LETTERS: A bushel of tomatoes (Jan. 2018)
Re: “Height-ened fears” (December 2017)
In response to the comments of Ms. McKenna of KPMB Architects in Height-ened fears: Read more
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December 15th, 2017 · 2 Comments
Residents still concerned about BSUC proposal

COURTESY KPMB ARCHITECTS An artist’s rendering of the proposed redevelopment of Bloor Street United Church. The heritage aspects of the church will be restored, and a 38-storey mixed-use tower added to the church grounds.
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August 1st, 2017 · 1 Comment
Conserving church a priority

PHOTO COURTESY TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY: Bloor Street United Church in 1888. The church lost its steps and main entrance when it was truncated in 1927 to make way for the widening of Bloor Street West.
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