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DECEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW!
Featuring cover stars Claudia Dey & Heidi Sopinka of Horses Atelier, Xmas tree king Lou Miceli, Syrian shawarma in Etobicoke, hot gossip from Shari Kasman, new comics from Charlotte Cornfield & Maria Chaves, a WEP gift guide & more!
Cover portrait by Jennifer Roberts
Featuring cover stars Claudia Dey & Heidi Sopinka of Horses Atelier, Xmas tree king Lou Miceli, Syrian shawarma in Etobicoke, hot gossip from Shari Kasman, new comics from Charlotte Cornfield & Maria Chaves, a WEP gift guide & more!
Cover portrait by Jennifer Roberts
Our story on the Humphrey Brothers by Adriel Smiley from the 2025 music issue has made it on to this best of list from from Invisible Publishing. Thanks for the shout out Del Cowie!
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Best Canadian Music Writing 2025
Compiled by Del Cowie, our Bibliophonic series editor.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Our story on the Humphrey Brothers by Adriel Smiley from the 2025 music issue has made it on to this best of list from from Invisible Publishing. Thanks for the shout out Del Cowie!
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invisiblebooks.substack.com/p/best-canad...
The unstoppable Erella Gagnon, a West End fixture and longtime supporter of WEP, featured in today's Star.
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She lunched with Picasso and produced one of Canada’s first AIDS benefits. Not even a fourth brain tumour can stop Toronto’s busiest volunteer
From housing fights to preserving cultural space, Erella Ganon continues hands-on advocacy that has helped shape Toronto for four decades — even as she lives with recurring brain tumours.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The unstoppable Erella Gagnon, a West End fixture and longtime supporter of WEP, featured in today's Star.
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A poem from your Sunday, as seen in the latest WEP.
This poem is from The Book Of Interruptions by Kess Mohammadi, a Buckrider Book, published by Woodall & Wynne
Poetry will always have a place in the pages of WEP.
This poem is from The Book Of Interruptions by Kess Mohammadi, a Buckrider Book, published by Woodall & Wynne
Poetry will always have a place in the pages of WEP.
January 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
A poem from your Sunday, as seen in the latest WEP.
This poem is from The Book Of Interruptions by Kess Mohammadi, a Buckrider Book, published by Woodall & Wynne
Poetry will always have a place in the pages of WEP.
This poem is from The Book Of Interruptions by Kess Mohammadi, a Buckrider Book, published by Woodall & Wynne
Poetry will always have a place in the pages of WEP.
Like if you've been there, share if you're still full.
A Toronto staple: Mandarin buffet at Yonge-Eglinton closing after 35 years
A Toronto staple: Mandarin buffet at Yonge-Eglinton closing after 35 years
The buffet, known for its large gatherings and iconic neon signage, will shut later this month as the building undergoes redevelopment.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Like if you've been there, share if you're still full.
This weekend is your last chance to see the delightfully whimsical Museum Of Bad Gifts at Northern Contemporary.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
This weekend is your last chance to see the delightfully whimsical Museum Of Bad Gifts at Northern Contemporary.
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Do you have an outdoor community run rink in your neighbourhood? Let us know and we'll come photograph it!
January 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Do you have an outdoor community run rink in your neighbourhood? Let us know and we'll come photograph it!
CANADIAN TELEVISION'S BEST KEPT SECRET. 📺
Channel Zero in the Junction operates one of only eight independent TV broadcasters left in the country.
Read the full story by Ian Merringer in the pages of the latest WEP.
Photo by Jeremy Richardson
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Channel Zero in the Junction operates one of only eight independent TV broadcasters left in the country.
Read the full story by Ian Merringer in the pages of the latest WEP.
Photo by Jeremy Richardson
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January 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
CANADIAN TELEVISION'S BEST KEPT SECRET. 📺
Channel Zero in the Junction operates one of only eight independent TV broadcasters left in the country.
Read the full story by Ian Merringer in the pages of the latest WEP.
Photo by Jeremy Richardson
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Channel Zero in the Junction operates one of only eight independent TV broadcasters left in the country.
Read the full story by Ian Merringer in the pages of the latest WEP.
Photo by Jeremy Richardson
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How do you steer a Canadian fashion brand in a market where US tariffs, production complications & fast fashion bite like dogs?
Meet Heidi Sopinka & Claudia Dey of Horses Atelier, our cover story by Anna Fitzpatrick from the Dec issue.
📷: Jennifer Roberts
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Meet Heidi Sopinka & Claudia Dey of Horses Atelier, our cover story by Anna Fitzpatrick from the Dec issue.
📷: Jennifer Roberts
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/our-...
“Our other marriage” — West End Phoenix
How do you steer a Canadian fashion brand in a market where U.S. tariffs, production complications and fast fashion bite like dogs? As Heidi Sopinka and Claudia Dey, co-owners of Horses Atelier, have ...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
How do you steer a Canadian fashion brand in a market where US tariffs, production complications & fast fashion bite like dogs?
Meet Heidi Sopinka & Claudia Dey of Horses Atelier, our cover story by Anna Fitzpatrick from the Dec issue.
📷: Jennifer Roberts
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/our-...
Meet Heidi Sopinka & Claudia Dey of Horses Atelier, our cover story by Anna Fitzpatrick from the Dec issue.
📷: Jennifer Roberts
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/our-...
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have you put up your 2026 WEP Read the Room Calendar?
Starting off the year we have the warm smiles of Itah & Miguel from A Different Booklist, photographed by Jalani Morgan.
Big thanks to Word Of Mouth Dentistry for sponsoring this year calendar.
Starting off the year we have the warm smiles of Itah & Miguel from A Different Booklist, photographed by Jalani Morgan.
Big thanks to Word Of Mouth Dentistry for sponsoring this year calendar.
January 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have you put up your 2026 WEP Read the Room Calendar?
Starting off the year we have the warm smiles of Itah & Miguel from A Different Booklist, photographed by Jalani Morgan.
Big thanks to Word Of Mouth Dentistry for sponsoring this year calendar.
Starting off the year we have the warm smiles of Itah & Miguel from A Different Booklist, photographed by Jalani Morgan.
Big thanks to Word Of Mouth Dentistry for sponsoring this year calendar.
December 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our 2026 WEP calendar will be hitting the streets this weekend. Thank you to our volunteers who are braving the weather to bring them to our subscribers. We are running a limited delivery force this time so yours maybe be coming via the mail.
December 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Our 2026 WEP calendar will be hitting the streets this weekend. Thank you to our volunteers who are braving the weather to bring them to our subscribers. We are running a limited delivery force this time so yours maybe be coming via the mail.
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Canada has grown an incredible amount over the last year. We have learned that we must stand up for our values and democracy. We are shining a light in dark times.
This is my talk from a @meidascanada.ca townhall with @westendphoenix.bsky.social
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This is my talk from a @meidascanada.ca townhall with @westendphoenix.bsky.social
@meidastouch.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Li2...
FINDING LIGHT IN DARK TIMES
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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December 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Canada has grown an incredible amount over the last year. We have learned that we must stand up for our values and democracy. We are shining a light in dark times.
This is my talk from a @meidascanada.ca townhall with @westendphoenix.bsky.social
@meidastouch.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Li2...
This is my talk from a @meidascanada.ca townhall with @westendphoenix.bsky.social
@meidastouch.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Li2...
We are looking for a few extra volunteers to help deliver our calendar on Dec 27th. Small routes easily done on foot. If interested send us an email at info@westendphoenix.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We are looking for a few extra volunteers to help deliver our calendar on Dec 27th. Small routes easily done on foot. If interested send us an email at info@westendphoenix.com
Christmas times twenty on Brock
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Christmas times twenty on Brock
MILES TO GO BEFORE THEY SLEEP
For a certain set of shopkeepers, the hours are long and the days off are few. Find out how a few of them are planning to spend some precious downtime over the holiday, exclusively in the pages of the latest WEP.
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For a certain set of shopkeepers, the hours are long and the days off are few. Find out how a few of them are planning to spend some precious downtime over the holiday, exclusively in the pages of the latest WEP.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
MILES TO GO BEFORE THEY SLEEP
For a certain set of shopkeepers, the hours are long and the days off are few. Find out how a few of them are planning to spend some precious downtime over the holiday, exclusively in the pages of the latest WEP.
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
For a certain set of shopkeepers, the hours are long and the days off are few. Find out how a few of them are planning to spend some precious downtime over the holiday, exclusively in the pages of the latest WEP.
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
You've heard of Elf On The Shelf, now get ready for WEP on the step.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
You've heard of Elf On The Shelf, now get ready for WEP on the step.
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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.
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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.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:30 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...
We’re making space in the newspaper for obituaries, giving our readers an opportunity to commemorate and remember loved ones who have passed on.
Each free obituary is limited to 100 words, and can include a small photo. To submit, please fill out the google form.
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Each free obituary is limited to 100 words, and can include a small photo. To submit, please fill out the google form.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We’re making space in the newspaper for obituaries, giving our readers an opportunity to commemorate and remember loved ones who have passed on.
Each free obituary is limited to 100 words, and can include a small photo. To submit, please fill out the google form.
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Each free obituary is limited to 100 words, and can include a small photo. To submit, please fill out the google form.
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“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
Take 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
Take from our October issue by Christian Malong
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December 19, 2025 at 5:49 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
Take 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
Take from our October issue by Christian Malong
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/ever...
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I wrote about why AI is a useless novelist, and also thank you for buying a book this year www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Elizabeth Renzetti: To be a soldier in this war, your words are the weapon. Here’s how to use them
Creating is a process - one that can’t be done by a human being in under five minutes. Nor should we want it to
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December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I wrote about why AI is a useless novelist, and also thank you for buying a book this year www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Ever build an outdoor rink? Join the Sorauren Park community tomorrow to help build this year's outdoor rink.
December 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Ever build an outdoor rink? Join the Sorauren Park community tomorrow to help build this year's outdoor rink.
COMING SOON! READ THE ROOM, the WEP 2026 calendar, featuring portraits of 12 West End booksellers shot on Polaroid film by @jalanimorgan.
This calendar is an exclusive for subscribers, sign up today and start your year of local news, arts and culture with us!
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This calendar is an exclusive for subscribers, sign up today and start your year of local news, arts and culture with us!
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December 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
COMING SOON! READ THE ROOM, the WEP 2026 calendar, featuring portraits of 12 West End booksellers shot on Polaroid film by @jalanimorgan.
This calendar is an exclusive for subscribers, sign up today and start your year of local news, arts and culture with us!
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
This calendar is an exclusive for subscribers, sign up today and start your year of local news, arts and culture with us!
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
Last a whole year ✅
Supports artists in your community ✅
Helps keep local journalism alive ✅
Comes with a FREE t-shirt ✅
Give the gift of good news this year with a gift subscription to WEP.
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Supports artists in your community ✅
Helps keep local journalism alive ✅
Comes with a FREE t-shirt ✅
Give the gift of good news this year with a gift subscription to WEP.
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Gift Subscriptions — West End Phoenix
Give the gift of West End Phoenix! WEST END HOME DELIVERY * $85 **For delivery addresses in the West End catchment** Newspapers will be home-delivered by an awesome volunteer. MAILED EVER...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Last a whole year ✅
Supports artists in your community ✅
Helps keep local journalism alive ✅
Comes with a FREE t-shirt ✅
Give the gift of good news this year with a gift subscription to WEP.
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
Supports artists in your community ✅
Helps keep local journalism alive ✅
Comes with a FREE t-shirt ✅
Give the gift of good news this year with a gift subscription to WEP.
www.westendphoenix.com/subscription...
If you are heading out gift shopping today, check your latest WEP first, we have a gift guide handpicked by our lovely staff!
December 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
If you are heading out gift shopping today, check your latest WEP first, we have a gift guide handpicked by our lovely staff!
How do you steer a Canadian fashion brand in a market where U.S. tariffs, production complications & fast fashion bite like dogs?
Meet Heidi Sopinka & Claudia Dey of Horses Atelier, our cover story by Anna Fitzpatrick from the Dec issue.
📷: Jennifer Roberts
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/our-...
Meet Heidi Sopinka & Claudia Dey of Horses Atelier, our cover story by Anna Fitzpatrick from the Dec issue.
📷: Jennifer Roberts
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/our-...
“Our other marriage” — West End Phoenix
How do you steer a Canadian fashion brand in a market where U.S. tariffs, production complications and fast fashion bite like dogs? As Heidi Sopinka and Claudia Dey, co-owners of Horses Atelier, have ...
www.westendphoenix.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
How do you steer a Canadian fashion brand in a market where U.S. tariffs, production complications & fast fashion bite like dogs?
Meet Heidi Sopinka & Claudia Dey of Horses Atelier, our cover story by Anna Fitzpatrick from the Dec issue.
📷: Jennifer Roberts
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/our-...
Meet Heidi Sopinka & Claudia Dey of Horses Atelier, our cover story by Anna Fitzpatrick from the Dec issue.
📷: Jennifer Roberts
www.westendphoenix.com/stories/our-...