West End Phoenix

This week's garage mood: camouflaged

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Why the future of Toronto is a pile of garbage — West End Phoenix The Green Lane Landfill, where our city’s trash goes, is set to hit maximum capacity in the next 10 years. And here’s why it has become virtually impossible to replace it.

WHY THE FUTURE OF TORONTO IS A PILE OF GARBAGE

The Green Lane Landfill, where our city’s trash goes, is set to hit maximum capacity in the next 10 years. @kunalchaudhary.bsky.social finds out why it has become virtually impossible to replace it.

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Baseball at Christie Pits tonight! Who's on the hill?

They said print was dead, they said we'd never last. Well we are starting our 8th publishing year this fall, so we must be doing something right.

There's never been a better time to support local print journalism in your community.

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Today's Special: Tacos el Pastor — West End Phoenix At Taqueria el Pastorcito, Irapuato-style tacos are served alongside music from Los Aventureros, a four-piece mariachi band, if you stop in on the right night.

So good! Featured in the WEP last year!

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Today's Special: Fusilli ai Funghi e Salsiccia — West End Phoenix Leandro Baldassarre’s storefront garden beds on Geary Avenue – where he grows vegetables and herbs for fresh pasta served daily at his restaurant Famiglia Baldassarre – keep him connected to his famil...

Leandro Baldassarre’s garden beds on Geary Avenue – where he grows vegetables & herbs for fresh pasta served daily – keep him connected to his family’s rural roots.

@NancyMatsumoto goes behind the counter at Famiglia Baldassare in the latest WEP

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Yes! As featured in the WEP! And also not the only shawarma pizza on Bloor! The shawarma slice form Chito's is a guilty pleasure (although truth be told we've never had it during daylight hours lol)

INSIDE THE RATPOCALYPSE 🐀

Toronto has been named one of North America’s rattiest cities. Why is the rodent population skyrocketing – and what can be done?

@rebeccaga0 gets to the bottom of our rodent problem in the latest WEP.

Illo by @JacquiOakley

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Speculative Friction — West End Phoenix Real estate speculation has supercharged Toronto’s housing crisis. Is there anything city council can do to protect renters from the goals of investors?

SPECULATIVE FRICTION

Real estate speculation has supercharged Toronto’s housing crisis. Is there anything city council can do to protect renters from the goals of investors?

@JohnLorinc in the latest WEP.

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Tell us what to eat for lunch on Bloor.

START MAKING SENSE! An outdoor benefit concert in support of local
print journalism.

An all-star lineup of West End talent together on one stage to celebrate the music of Talking Heads. All proceeds go towards continuing the work we do at WEP.

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It's Friday! Here's to feeling good about feeling good.

Have a great weekend Westenders!

A new community Lego pole has sprouted in the Junction Triangle at the corner of Dupont and Edwin.

Inspired by @mister._.rain original Tour Lego on Harbord, this community led urban artwork encourages passersby to add to the tower. Donations of new bricks are always welcome!

Rheostatics fans! The band is holding a listening party tomorrow evening at the Paradise on Bloor of their upcoming album The Great Lakes Suite.

Dirty Deeds — West End Phoenix A great live musical experience should leave you spent and caked in grime, writes WEP publisher Dave Bidini. Here he wades through rock’s celebration of everything unkempt.

“Live music is great for humanity, everyone in the same messy sea of ecstasy & getting muddy socks & soiled knees and a set of clothes you throw immediately into the wash.

@davebidini.bsky.social wades through rock’s celebration of everything unkempt.

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In just over a month, we will be transforming this parking lot into a live stage for START MAKING SENSE, our annual benefit concert featuring an all star lineup of talent celebrating the music of Talking Heads. Unmissable!

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Where are you reading your WEP summer mini?

8 West End writer reminisce about there first summer away from home.

Gallery 1065 at Bloor and Bartlett is having a contest to have the next message on the gallery sign.

Submit your message here:

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This week's garage mood: in progress

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Lucky Convenience, a sweet tooth paradise, corner of Perth and Wallace.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS! A reminder that our HQ at 3 Bartlett Ave is available to use for small community events, workshops, readings and more.

For more information, please email niko@westendphoenix.com

Pam of Pam's Roti is retiring, get your fill and wish her well this weekend!

Soaring temperatures, jungle humidity and hot nights outside, it can only mean one thing, August is here!

So let's flip a page on our WEP crossing guard calendar and say hello to Luigi, who watches over the intersection of Clendenan and Annette in the Junction. Stay cool Luigi!

Stealing gear is maximum bad karma in music

Start Making Sense : A fundraiser To Support West End Phoenix — West End Phoenix On September 13 the West End Phoenix returns to 1655 Dupont Courtyard for our annual fundraising concert. It's an evening in celebration of the Talking Heads’ historic 1984 concert film, and we’ve gat...

Today is the last day to grab cheaper early bird tickets to START MAKING SENSE, our outdoor benefit concert coming Sept 13th.

An all star lineup of West End musicians playing the music of Talking Heads in support of community journalism!

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Looks like someone pulled the plug at Smythe Park pool.

Guys have you heard? Rogers Road is a vibe.

Speculative Friction — West End Phoenix Real estate speculation has supercharged Toronto’s housing crisis. Is there anything city council can do to protect renters from the goals of investors?

Real estate speculation has supercharged Toronto’s housing crisis. Is there anything city council can do to protect renters from the goals of investors?

SPECULATIVE FRICTION, the latest from @JohnLorinc taken from latest issue of WEP.

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Start Making Sense : WEP Fall Fundraiser — West End Phoenix On September 13 the West End Phoenix returns to 1655 Dupont Courtyard for our annual fundraising concert. It's an evening in celebration of the Talking Heads’ historic 1984 concert film, and we’ve gat...

EARLY BIRD TICKET SALES END FRIDAY!

Save some $$$ and grab a cheaper ticket to our TALKING HEADS outdoor benefit concert coming to 1650 Dupont Sept 13th!

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Night moves at Bartlett & Geary