West End Phoenix
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A home-delivered, periodical local newspaper with city news + art featuring the finest writers and photographers from Toronto and beyond. Subscribe today!
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OCTOBER ISSUE OUT NOW! 📰➡️📭
Featuring Ken Montague, small grocery's big break, Queen Street's strained safe consumption site, the Junction attack cats last stand, plus Pet Of The Month, Let It Be Known, an all new crossword and so much more!
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Featuring Ken Montague, small grocery's big break, Queen Street's strained safe consumption site, the Junction attack cats last stand, plus Pet Of The Month, Let It Be Known, an all new crossword and so much more!
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
This holiday season, give the gift of good news. A gift subscription to WEP lasts a whole year and helps support artists in your community.
Gift subscriptions also comes with a free t-shirt to put under the tree!
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Gift subscriptions also comes with a free t-shirt to put under the tree!
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November 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This holiday season, give the gift of good news. A gift subscription to WEP lasts a whole year and helps support artists in your community.
Gift subscriptions also comes with a free t-shirt to put under the tree!
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
Gift subscriptions also comes with a free t-shirt to put under the tree!
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
The latest from our October Issue, Hue Pham goes behind the counter at Jrew Creations, and finds gourmet Jamaican patties and one of a kind crochet items.
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Today's Special: Callaloo Patties — West End Phoenix
Andrew Foster and Jaime Aludos have been selling stellar patties – cheesy beef, curried goat, mango-peach – from a stand on Niagara Street. This month (October 2025), they open a shop.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The latest from our October Issue, Hue Pham goes behind the counter at Jrew Creations, and finds gourmet Jamaican patties and one of a kind crochet items.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
WEP Photo Director Jalani Morgan behind the lens for the WEP 2026 calendar, which is being entirely shot using a Polaroid camera, a process that Jalani has been exploring in depth this year.
Our calendar is a subscriber exclusive, so sign up today!
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Our calendar is a subscriber exclusive, so sign up today!
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November 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
WEP Photo Director Jalani Morgan behind the lens for the WEP 2026 calendar, which is being entirely shot using a Polaroid camera, a process that Jalani has been exploring in depth this year.
Our calendar is a subscriber exclusive, so sign up today!
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Our calendar is a subscriber exclusive, so sign up today!
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If you're planning to say goodbye to the Imperial Pub today, we suggest going early, these were the scenes last night.
November 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If you're planning to say goodbye to the Imperial Pub today, we suggest going early, these were the scenes last night.
Who remembers East End Phoenix? Should we bring it back?
November 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Who remembers East End Phoenix? Should we bring it back?
“Following clinic closures, this July saw a 160 per cent increase in overdoses at and around the Queen Street site”
EVERY ONE OF THOSE OVERDOSES IS GOING TO BE SOMEONE’S SON, DAUGHTER, MOTHER OR DAD
The latest from our October issue by Christian Malong
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EVERY ONE OF THOSE OVERDOSES IS GOING TO BE SOMEONE’S SON, DAUGHTER, MOTHER OR DAD
The latest from our October issue by Christian Malong
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/ever...
“Every one of those overdoses is going to be someone’s son, daughter, mother or dad” — West End Phoenix
Supervised consumption sites have closed across the province, and the ones that remain are struggling to keep up.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“Following clinic closures, this July saw a 160 per cent increase in overdoses at and around the Queen Street site”
EVERY ONE OF THOSE OVERDOSES IS GOING TO BE SOMEONE’S SON, DAUGHTER, MOTHER OR DAD
The latest from our October issue by Christian Malong
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/ever...
EVERY ONE OF THOSE OVERDOSES IS GOING TO BE SOMEONE’S SON, DAUGHTER, MOTHER OR DAD
The latest from our October issue by Christian Malong
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/ever...
TODAY'S SPECIAL: CALLALOO PATTIES
Go behind the counter at Jrew Creations, who are bringing creative takes on Jamaican parties and one-of-a-kind crocheted creations to Wellington & Niagara.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
Go behind the counter at Jrew Creations, who are bringing creative takes on Jamaican parties and one-of-a-kind crocheted creations to Wellington & Niagara.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
Today's Special: Callaloo Patties — West End Phoenix
Andrew Foster and Jaime Aludos have been selling stellar patties – cheesy beef, curried goat, mango-peach – from a stand on Niagara Street. This month (October 2025), they open a shop.
www.westendphoenix.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
TODAY'S SPECIAL: CALLALOO PATTIES
Go behind the counter at Jrew Creations, who are bringing creative takes on Jamaican parties and one-of-a-kind crocheted creations to Wellington & Niagara.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
Go behind the counter at Jrew Creations, who are bringing creative takes on Jamaican parties and one-of-a-kind crocheted creations to Wellington & Niagara.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
If you'd like at snag a vinyl copy of Rheostatics latest record The Great Lakes Suite before it's official release next week, @davebidini.bsky.social will be at WEP Central (3 Bartlett Ave) today from 12-3. $50, cash only.
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If you'd like at snag a vinyl copy of Rheostatics latest record The Great Lakes Suite before it's official release next week, @davebidini.bsky.social will be at WEP Central (3 Bartlett Ave) today from 12-3. $50, cash only.
Why do mangoes from smaller stores taste better?
Find out in our series focused on independent grocers and how they're working to level the playing field between themselves and the Loblaws of the land.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/chai...
Find out in our series focused on independent grocers and how they're working to level the playing field between themselves and the Loblaws of the land.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/chai...
November 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Why do mangoes from smaller stores taste better?
Find out in our series focused on independent grocers and how they're working to level the playing field between themselves and the Loblaws of the land.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/chai...
Find out in our series focused on independent grocers and how they're working to level the playing field between themselves and the Loblaws of the land.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/chai...
Heads up! Limited tickets remain for Finding Light In These Dark Times, our event at the Paradise with @meidascanada.ca and @charlieangus104.bsky.social Nov 26th.
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Finding Light in These Dark Times — West End Phoenix
A Meidas Canada/West End Phoenix town hall conversation, hosted by Charlie Angus, author, musician and former MP
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November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Heads up! Limited tickets remain for Finding Light In These Dark Times, our event at the Paradise with @meidascanada.ca and @charlieangus104.bsky.social Nov 26th.
www.westendphoenix.com/events/findi...
www.westendphoenix.com/events/findi...
TODAY'S SPECIAL: CALLALOO PATTIES
Hue Pham goes behind the counter at Jrew Creations, who have been selling stellar patties – cheesy beef, curried goat, mango-peach – and one of kind crocheted items from a stand on Niagara Street.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
Hue Pham goes behind the counter at Jrew Creations, who have been selling stellar patties – cheesy beef, curried goat, mango-peach – and one of kind crocheted items from a stand on Niagara Street.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
Today's Special: Callaloo Patties — West End Phoenix
Andrew Foster and Jaime Aludos have been selling stellar patties – cheesy beef, curried goat, mango-peach – from a stand on Niagara Street. This month (October 2025), they open a shop.
www.westendphoenix.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
TODAY'S SPECIAL: CALLALOO PATTIES
Hue Pham goes behind the counter at Jrew Creations, who have been selling stellar patties – cheesy beef, curried goat, mango-peach – and one of kind crocheted items from a stand on Niagara Street.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
Hue Pham goes behind the counter at Jrew Creations, who have been selling stellar patties – cheesy beef, curried goat, mango-peach – and one of kind crocheted items from a stand on Niagara Street.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
The outpouring of support we received for our Variety Store calendar is proof that neighbourhood retail is a vital part of a community.
Get to know your local shopkeeper, they 100% know you!
Get to know your local shopkeeper, they 100% know you!
November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The outpouring of support we received for our Variety Store calendar is proof that neighbourhood retail is a vital part of a community.
Get to know your local shopkeeper, they 100% know you!
Get to know your local shopkeeper, they 100% know you!
In light of city council's approval to redevelop Weston Lions Arena, here is our story from last year on one of its stars, Roy Fricker who has raised thousands for the local food bank selling fries.
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Today's Special: Feel-Good Fries — West End Phoenix
The friendly guy who works the snack bar at the Weston Lions Arena is Roy Fricker, a diehard rink volunteer whose hours behind the counter have helped raise $85,000 for the area’s food bank.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In light of city council's approval to redevelop Weston Lions Arena, here is our story from last year on one of its stars, Roy Fricker who has raised thousands for the local food bank selling fries.
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/toda...
What's the best Syrian shawarma in the city? Find out in the next WEP out Dec 6th!
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November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
What's the best Syrian shawarma in the city? Find out in the next WEP out Dec 6th!
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Belonging on Brock
November 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Belonging on Brock
Reposted by West End Phoenix
RUSH fans - check out our exclusive interview with Dave Bidini of #Rheostatics about their new album "The Great Lakes Suite" and making music alongside Alex Lifeson @rushisaband.bsky.social @westendphoenix.bsky.social biffbampop.com/2025/11/10/b...
Rheostatics' New Album 'The Great Lakes Suite' Unveiled
Join Andy Burns as he chats with Rheostatics co-founder Dave Bidini about their new album, The Great Lakes Suite, celebrating 45 years of music.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
RUSH fans - check out our exclusive interview with Dave Bidini of #Rheostatics about their new album "The Great Lakes Suite" and making music alongside Alex Lifeson @rushisaband.bsky.social @westendphoenix.bsky.social biffbampop.com/2025/11/10/b...
Toronto Second World War casualty map - Google My Maps
Toronto Second World War casualty map
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November 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Our next issue comes out Dec 6th!
Subscribe today and get a free WEP t-shirt with your subscription, as modelled here by our esteemed publisher.
Help us keep local print news alive in the West End.
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Subscribe today and get a free WEP t-shirt with your subscription, as modelled here by our esteemed publisher.
Help us keep local print news alive in the West End.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Our next issue comes out Dec 6th!
Subscribe today and get a free WEP t-shirt with your subscription, as modelled here by our esteemed publisher.
Help us keep local print news alive in the West End.
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
Subscribe today and get a free WEP t-shirt with your subscription, as modelled here by our esteemed publisher.
Help us keep local print news alive in the West End.
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
"Go home out of it"
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"Go home out of it"
If you'd like to spend less time in scrolly places, but want to keep
up with the world of WEP, why not sign up for our newsletter for local stories, community events and more.
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up with the world of WEP, why not sign up for our newsletter for local stories, community events and more.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If you'd like to spend less time in scrolly places, but want to keep
up with the world of WEP, why not sign up for our newsletter for local stories, community events and more.
www.westendphoenix.com/newsletter
up with the world of WEP, why not sign up for our newsletter for local stories, community events and more.
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SOME EXCITING NEWS!
Following in the footsteps of other great musicians such as Lido Pimienta, Julian Taylor & Menno Versteeg, we're thrilled to announce Charlotte Cornfield as our comic memoirist for this year.
Look out for the first instalment coming in our next issue!
Following in the footsteps of other great musicians such as Lido Pimienta, Julian Taylor & Menno Versteeg, we're thrilled to announce Charlotte Cornfield as our comic memoirist for this year.
Look out for the first instalment coming in our next issue!
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
SOME EXCITING NEWS!
Following in the footsteps of other great musicians such as Lido Pimienta, Julian Taylor & Menno Versteeg, we're thrilled to announce Charlotte Cornfield as our comic memoirist for this year.
Look out for the first instalment coming in our next issue!
Following in the footsteps of other great musicians such as Lido Pimienta, Julian Taylor & Menno Versteeg, we're thrilled to announce Charlotte Cornfield as our comic memoirist for this year.
Look out for the first instalment coming in our next issue!
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We drop off free copies of WEP to dozens coffee of shops and small businesses across the West End each issue. If you see one, have a flip through, and if you like what you see, scan the QR on the front and consider subscribing.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We drop off free copies of WEP to dozens coffee of shops and small businesses across the West End each issue. If you see one, have a flip through, and if you like what you see, scan the QR on the front and consider subscribing.
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
A reminder that a gift subscription to WEP lasts a whole year, makes the perfect gift for the conscientious reader in your life and also comes with a free limited edition t-shirt to put under the tree.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A reminder that a gift subscription to WEP lasts a whole year, makes the perfect gift for the conscientious reader in your life and also comes with a free limited edition t-shirt to put under the tree.
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
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All Silent Things Speak Today album release and listening party, coming to WEP Central Sunday, tomorrow evening!
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November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
All Silent Things Speak Today album release and listening party, coming to WEP Central Sunday, tomorrow evening!
www.westendphoenix.com/events/all-s...
www.westendphoenix.com/events/all-s...