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A house built in the Modernist style.
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An architectural guide to 
Leaside house styles | Part III

December 1, 2018 Guest Contributor

As part of our House Style Series, we would like to showcase two completely different styles that can be recognized in different areas of the neighbourhood. The Bungalow Craftsman Style derives from the original Arts …more

Cape Cod Style house in Leaside.
Real Estate

An architectural guide to Leaside house styles – Part II

May 1, 2018 Guest Contributor

As a continuation of our House Style series, we are presenting two additional styles that are easy to recognize in different areas of the neighbourhood. Early British settlers originated the Cape Cod Colonial Revival style …more

Georgian Revival house example.
Real Estate

An architectural guide to Leaside house styles: Part I

April 1, 2018 Guest Contributor

As part of the colonial expansionism, Leaside was keen to embrace a series of revival house styles, representing the unique character of the neighbourhood. We are going to start this guide with the most prominent …more

Garden Court.
History

Art Deco architecture across Canada… and in Leaside, too

February 1, 2018 Geoff Kettel

What places come to mind when you hear the phrase ‘Art Deco’? The Empire State and Chrysler buildings in New York? The Christ the Redeemer sculpture in Rio? The ‘Detroit Industry’ murals at the Detroit …more

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Meet Leaside’s food bank heroes

by Susan Scandiffio in COVID-19 Community Kindness

There’s no sugar-coating it. The Covid pandemic has brought unspeakable devastation to people’s lives. It’s been a long, rough ride for everyone. So, when someone brings joy to others during these times, it’s worth not ...more
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  • Organic Garage still wants to sell good $#!@% in Leaside
  • Laird in Focus goes to appeal
  • Leasider’s side hustle turns him into Tik Tok celebrity
  • Celebrate Herbert Horsfall on August 23rd?
  • Time to celebrate Leaside’s tree canopy
  • Editors Welcome
  • Walking tours of Leaside
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