Funds will support owners disproprotionaley impacted by the pandemic to help recover and grow their businesses. NEWS RELEASE TORONTO, May 17, 2022 – American Express Canada is pleased to announce […]
Read MoreGRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 5 WQW RESTAURANTS $18,500 per restaurant to assist in pandemic recovery West Queen West has been selected by the the International Downtown Association Foundation to be one […]
Read MoreThe West Queen West e-Gift card is a card that can be redeemed at over 75 WQW Shops, Restaurants. Pus – many of our businesses also have their own Gift […]
Read MoreMoving into the Grey Zone Toronto will move into the Grey Zone of the Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework on Monday, March 8 and we will remain at this level for […]
Read MoreCommercial Façade and Property Improvement Program The Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program is now accepting applications APPLICATION Completed application forms should be submitted via email to Michael.Saunders@toronto.ca by May 6. […]
Read MoreCity Council adopted a report to approve an expanded CaféTO program in 2021 The program this year will have an enhanced registration and installation process, improved public parklet areas and […]
Read MoreHASCAP Available NOW Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) The Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) provides businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19, access guaranteed, low-interest loans of $25,000 to […]
Read MoreCEBA provides interest-free, partially forgivable, loans of up to $40,000, to small businesses and not-for-profits, that have experienced diminished revenues due to COVID-19 but face ongoing non-deferrable costs, such as rent, […]
Read MoreCanadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on […]
Read MoreProvincial Assistance for Businesses Ontario’s Main Street Relief Grant: PPE support Assistance for small businesses with the unexpected costs of PPE. Eligibility To be eligible, your business must have two […]
Read MoreApply for Funding Overview of available funding Your business can apply online for funding from one or more of the following initiatives: Main Street Relief Grant for Personal protective equipment […]
Read MoreOn November 16, businesses in modified Stage 2 regions or, going forward, in areas categorized as control or lockdown, can apply for rebates to help with fixed costs, such as property tax […]
Read MoreCEWS & CERS Programs PLEASE note from the bulletins that there is no official date when applications will be open. As per previous iterations, the application portal will need to […]
Read MoreAGM NOTICE 2020West Queen West Business Improvement Area (BIA)As a member of the West Queen West, you are invited to attend theAnnual General Meeting:Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020, 7:00 PMLocation: Virtual-Only […]
Read MoreWAY TO GO PHIL!!!!!!Phil Carter, WQW member, WQW Board member, former WQW Chair, and all round amazing gentleman, has won the 2020 Eric Arthur Lifetime Achievement Award from the Architectural […]
Read MoreThere are dozens of great West Queen West restaurants, cafes, diners and eateries that have pick up and delivery available. Here’s your handy guide, including links to the delivery services. […]
Read MoreCovid-19 has been devastating to all of us in so many ways; emotionally, physically, financially, and mentally. We all need to make sure we take care of ourselves and CAMH […]
Read MoreEffective 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 10, new measures will be implemented in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa, which includes the shutdown of indoor dining and gyms for the next 28 […]
Read MoreAccording to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), more than 500,000 Canadians will be absent from work in any week as a result of mental illness. It is expected that by […]
Read MoreBusiness Crime Prevention GuideLaying a Foundation for Prevention. Business owners should take a hard look at their businesses in areas such as physical layout, number of employees, hiring practices, and […]
Read MoreCafeTO_Fall-Update-1Download The City of Toronto has announced they will allow for portable heaters to be placed on all outdoor patios, including CafeTO curb lane closures. Information included in above CafeTO […]
Read MoreWQW Remembers: Covid-19 has brought lots of sadness to the world; taken lots of lives and destroyed so many others. WQW, like other neighbourhoods, have lost many of our businesses, […]
Read MorePreparing for the turkey/tofurkey coma? Bring some dessert from any one of these West Queen West locations.
Read MoreFriday, September 21st: have a laugh. Saturday, September 22nd: book launch and an open mic. Sunday, September 23rd: get musical. Happening all Weekend: the Queen West Art Crawl. What to […]
Read MoreLabour Day weekend has dawned upon us once more! With the bitter-sweetness of back to school and fall around the corner, cherish one of these last weekends of summer bliss […]
Read MoreFriday, August 24th Saturday, August 25th Sunday, August 26th Dinner in WQW Harlem Underground, Convenience, Agora, Milagro Cantinas, Oyster Boy, Hooky’s Fish & Chips, The County General, Lisa Marie, […]
Read MoreFriday, August 17th Saturday, August 18th Sunday, August 19th All Weekend: Where to Eat: Dinner in WQW Harlem Underground, Convenience, Agora, Milagro Cantinas, Oyster Boy, Hooky’s Fish & Chips, The […]
Read MoreFriday, August 10th Saturday, August 11th Sunday, August 12th All Weekend: SummerWorks Performance Festival Where to Eat: Dinner in WQW Harlem Underground, Convenience, Agora, Milagro Cantinas, Oyster Boy, Hooky’s Fish […]
Read MoreFriday, July 20th Saturday, July 21st Sunday, July 22nd Art Exhibitions Where to eat this weekend: make a final reservation with Summerlicious! Make a reservation with these participating WQW restaurants: […]
Read MoreFriday, July 13th Saturday, July 14th Sunday, July 15th Art Exhibitions Where to watch FIFA World Cup Finals this weekend: Gather your pals and hit up these spots […]
Read MoreFriday, July 6th Saturday, July 7th Sunday, July 8th Art Exhibitions See Jiri Ladocha’s “Architectonics” at The Modern Gallery, 68 Abell Street. On until July 22nd. Amy Bowles “Bottled” at […]
Read MoreFriday, June 29th Saturday, June 30th Sunday, July 1st Art Exhibitions See Jiri Ladocha’s “Architectonics” at The Modern Gallery, 68 Abell Street. On until July 22nd. Amy Bowles […]
Read MoreFriday, June 22nd Saturday, June 23rd Sunday, June 24th All Weekend Art Exhibitions Extracurricular Fun: Where to Eat: Featured Places Dinner in WQW Harlem Underground, Convenience, Agora, Milagro […]
Read MoreWest Queen West is excited to celebrate everything proud and loud this month. After all, it’s pride month! Our favourite month of the year. There are so many awesome events […]
Read MoreFriday, June 1. Saturday, June 2nd Sunday, June 3rd New Places to Check Out: The Feral: (890 Queen St. W) Allbirds Pop-Up Shop (700 Queen St. W) Dinner […]
Read MoreFriday, May 25th. Saturday, May 26th. Sunday, May 27th Dinner in […]
Read More? West Queen West’s Pollinator Paradise is back in full bloom! ? Welcome to Toronto’s very first bee-friendly streetscape. In partnership with Restorative Landscapes, this West Queen West community project aims to create an edible, bee-friendly streetscape […]
Read MoreTreat your mother this weekend to plenty of fun activities, amazing food, shopping and more in West Queen West. Poppies Play of Joy Surprise mom with any gorgeous plants or […]
Read MoreEntertainment The Beaver (1192 Queen St.W) Friday: Scream: Werewolf Join Jacklynne Hyde and special guest Ash Ashlee Stewart (ASHLEE WARCHILD) as we howl the night away. Performances and dancing all […]
Read MoreWhat song helps you through difficult times? CAMH is putting together a Spotify playlist for One Brave Night and needs YOUR help. Go to www.facebook.com/end.stigma/ and tell us what your go […]
Read MoreOn April 6, #OneBraveNight participant Shael will be playing the piano in honour of his brother Carey, a die-hard music fan. Read his story. My One Brave Night in memory of my brother […]
Read MoreMeeting the needs of adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental illness TORONTO, February 5, 2018 – Adults with both neurodevelopmental disabilities and a mental illness will have greater opportunities to […]
Read MoreGroundbreaking Begins for Next Phase in Boldest Redevelopment in CAMH History TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2017 – Today, as we mark the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week, the Centre for […]
Read MoreGet ready for #BellLetsTalk with three free film screenings centered around mental illness, happening at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema on January 24 and 31. Click here for more […]
Read MoreCAMH has announced their full list of Difference Makers for Mental Health! Meet 150 people across Canada who are making a difference in mental health in their communities: bit.ly/2ENd6JD
Read MoreIs there a cost to protecting, caring for and saving others? Beware of Compassion Fatigue By Dr. Katy Kamkar, Clinical Psychologist at CAMH, Director at Badge of Life Canada What […]
Read MorePublished on December 15th, 2017 | from CAMH Welcome to the CAMH podcast By Sean O’Malley, Senior Media Relations Specialist Attention audiophiles, the official CAMH podcast is now online. Co-hosted […]
Read MoreFor a patient who arrives at CAMH’s doors with nothing, even the most basic items can mean everything. You can purchase an Emergency Kit to give patients at CAMH essentials […]
Read MorePets have long proven to have restorative and calming effects on their owners and those around them. At CAMH, dogs do much the same for our clients.
Read MoreThere’s something to be said about the therapeutic nature of water. It can be a calm and humbling presence; a place to focus on the task at hand. Lifeguards at […]
Read MoreA note to caregivers: “Save some love for yourself” By Dr. Yona Lunsky, H-CARDD Director and Clinician Scientist, CAMH The first week of November is Canadian Down Syndrome week. It also marks […]
Read MoreSmile Serenades Patients at CAMH experience the healing power of music when attending Smile Serenades — a new program run by performers from Smile Theatre. Once a week, patients and staff […]
Read MoreGifts of Light are practical, meaningful gifts that meet the unique needs of mental health and addiction patients at CAMH. Purchase Gifts of Light on behalf of your friends and […]
Read MoreHelping patients look – and feel – their best When faced with difficult life events, finding the time for self-care and rejuvenating activities can feel impossible, but they are important […]
Read MoreShare Your Note! Please share an encouraging thought with the patients who rely on CAMH every day. It is our vision that every person know that life is worth living […]
Read MoreWhat are personality disorders? Personality is the synthesis of behaviours, cognitions and emotions that makes each person unique. Despite this uniqueness, both “healthy” personality and personality disorder have defined patterns. […]
Read MorePoorer physical health care over their lifespan a leading cause TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2017 — People with schizophrenia have a mortality rate that is three times greater each year than […]
Read MoreWhat is psychosis? The word psychosis is used to describe conditions that affect the mind, in which people have trouble distinguishing between what is real and what is not. When […]
Read MoreBreakthroughs in understanding mental illness are coming from a surprising new source—big data. This morning CAMH announced the creation of the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics that will accelerate global collaborations in brain science […]
Read MoreBy Sean O’Malley, Senior Media Relations Specialist This Sunday, September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. On average at least 10 Canadians a day die by suicide. Worldwide it claims […]
Read MoreBy Miguel Amante, Communications Coordinator, Public Affairs As the popular saying goes, “Every dog has its day”. For Pet Therapy Volunteer Toni Barkston (yes, that’s her full name!), a five-year-old […]
Read MoreThe back to school season is exciting. Children reunite with friends, teens head off to university and parents get back into the routine that summer tends to disrupt. But for some, […]
Read MoreOver the past decade, CAMH’s Dr. Jeffrey Meyer has studied brain imaging with the goal of discovering the causes of depression. His research led to the development of a natural […]
Read MoreThe relationship between a patient and clinician is an essential part of treatment and one we are committed to ensuring will be strengthened by new high-tech tools and technologies under […]
Read MoreCAMH is in the midst of a bold redevelopment project to transform our historic 27-acre site on Queen Street West into the mental health facility of the future. We are […]
Read MoreCAMH is making tremendous breakthroughs at the intersection between mental illness, the aging process and neurodegenerative diseases – and we have a unique approach to thank for these breakthroughs. CAMH […]
Read MoreIn a major boost for multiple sclerosis (MS), a promising new treatment that may prevent nervous system damage in MS will be developed. The research will be led by the […]
Read MoreIf you haven’t already heard, this CAMH highlight event brought it once again for the 13th year running. In the words of host and fashion icon Jeanne Beker, […]
Read MoreThe number of people who are currently suffering from eating disorders like anorexia is at its highest ever rate. People never think that someone they know could ever have a […]
Read MoreOur Bee Hotels are getting BUZZ. Toronto Star CBC Metro News Be part of the Pollinator Paradise in West Queen West! Welcome to Toronto’s very first bee-friendly streetscape. In […]
Read MoreWest Queen West Launches “FREE WQW Wi-Fi” West Queen West (WQW), working with its partners from Besify, will be launching “Phase 1” of it’s “FREE WQW Wi-Fi” on Thursday […]
Read MoreCountdown to the Reveal: How to Celebrate New Year’s on an Indian Farm By Rosie Kristina Lessons Learned I’ve learned as many new things while living in […]
Read MoreHow does Main Street “Brick & Mortar” survive and THRIVE? The West Queen West (WQW) is the Art & Design District, the Creative Heart of Toronto, and one of Toronto’s […]
Read MoreFrom Toronto to India: Day 1 in Delhi By Rosie Kristina I decided to head out to India with the end of 2016 approaching and the uneasy realization that I would […]
Read MoreToronto, ON – One of Toronto’s trendiest shopping destinations, West Queen West (WQW) between Bathurst and Gladstone, is set to launch Toronto’s first Neighbourhood e-Gift Card program on November 1st. […]
Read MoreNuit Blanche 2016 By Rosie Kristina Nuit Blanche happened this past Saturday October 1st from sundown to sunrise, or 6:58 pm to 7:00 am Sunday October 2nd to be exact. […]
Read MoreDownload myStreet Mobile App to learn the stories of WQW Also a chance to win one of 20 X 25$ WQW Digital Gift Cards or the Grand Prize a […]
Read MoreWhen: Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd from 11am-6pm Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen Street West QWAC is an established cultural and artistic hub in Toronto, allowing visitors to […]
Read MoreHead of Visual Arts Etobicoke School of the Arts September 2007 – Present (9 years 1 month)Etobicoke School of the Arts Department Head of the World’s top High School Visual […]
Read MoreWQW Outdoor Art & Artist Gallery Artist Interview Question #1 : Who is Zion and how did you get involved with Graffiti? Question #2 (pt. 1) : How, why and what […]
Read MoreHolly-McLachlan Holly Mclachlan is a visual artist living in Oakville, ON. She explores freedom, vulnerability, body image and love within her drawings and paintings. Holly’s keen perception of the human […]
Read MoreAugust 3rd, 2016 – Huffington Post readers declare WQW is number one in the Country! Congratulations to all our WQW members and folks in the neighbourhood! “…cool has migrated […]
Read MoreWQW and its members are located in one of the “hottest urban retail markets in North America”, according to the 2016 Cushman & Wakefield Cool Streets 2016. A very interesting […]
Read MoreThe City of Toronto is the 4th largest city in North America. Mexico, New York, Los Angeles & then Toronto; and yet what makes Toronto so special & so […]
Read MoreNuit Blanche 2016, Oct,1st WQW, Art & Design District, Creative Heart of Toronto, is going to celebrate its “WQW Outdoor Art & Artist Gallery” Along Queen Street West from Bathurst to […]
Read MoreA Bite of West Queen West to go Around By Rosie Kristina Photos by MoiMeme from Toronto Arts & Culture Betty Ann Jordan is a tour guide of the aptly […]
Read MoreBy Rosie Kristina Thursday August 4th 2016 saw a bevy of community leaders gather at Trinity Bellwoods Park for the unveiling of West Queen West’s latest green venture –bee […]
Read MoreTo some retailers, the switch to an online presence and adoption of digital technology is an easy transition, especially since the recent wave of digital transformation has brought with it […]
Read MoreBy Rosie Kapun The morning of Monday May 9th saw an early crowd gather for the annual Mayor’s Breakfast hosted by the West Queen West BIA, in the Restaurants Canada […]
Read MoreHeads-up Arts Workers, here is an opportunity to gain an understanding of the new copyright laws in Canada. This CAPIC Legal Clinic will be a Q&A session with Dan Pollack, […]
Read MoreYour mom is awesome. She’s been there every step of your life, nagged you to clean your room, and has put up with every mood swing you’ve swung at her. […]
Read MoreDear members of the West Queen West business community, We invite you to join a focus group for local businesses about the plan to add a small-scale supervised injection service […]
Read MoreIt’s the first part of a two part triviathon. Quiz Coconut is the new trivia host in Toronto and we’re pretty darn stoked to have them in West Queen West. […]
Read MoreThe Small Business Council Advisory Body of the City of Toronto have published a Small Business Taxation Discussion Paper. It is available to the public and is a highly recommended […]
Read MoreOpen to all members of the West Queen West BIA, this program is available to owners and tenants of buildings used for commercial purposes at street level. What’s awesome: the […]
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2016 – Toronto Mayor John Tory today launched a new city website and strategy to champion the region as a centre of startups, innovation and growth, […]
Read MoreThe Nuvango flagship store on Queen and Bathurst hosted the closing party for their Carnovsky RGB exhibit in the gallery above. The exhibit used lights that cycled through strong red, […]
Read MoreYet again, another inspirational curation of interactive design installations have been gathered into rooms of the Gladstone Hotel. CUTMR is more than just an exhibition; it is a display of […]
Read MoreLet’s shake things up in West Queen West a bit and have some fun by rewarding the trivial amounts of knowledge you managed to cram in your cranium… or should […]
Read MoreA massive congratulations to Jocelyn Morris for winning the WQW $1000 Shopping Spree! We would also like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for […]
Read MoreBy Rob Sysak Tis the season of mall Santa’s, corner Santa’s and even a Fashion Santa, but only WQW gets visited every Saturday before Christmas by the Real Santa Claus. […]
Read MoreWin a WQW Shopping Spree!More West Queen West ideas on how to spend your $1,000 WQW Holiday Shopping Spree. Enter for your chance to win at westqueenwest.ca/win-a-1000-west-queen-west-shopping-spree/ Posted by […]
Read MoreIt’s not worth shopping-until-you-drop only to lose a good Friday night. Keep the party in tonight with this hit list: 8:00 pm THE ACORN + EVENING HYMNS at The Drake Hotel. […]
Read MoreHow can a small business help a community? It’s simple: all you have to do is care. Welcome to the Holiday Fest in West Queen West, a collaborative charity drive […]
Read MoreCongratulations to WQW’s own Phillip Carter, Architect extraordinaire, WINNER of…. “Institutional/Commercial Wood Design Award <$10M” (Toronto Public Library, Scarborough) Institutional/Commercial Wood Design Award: < $10 M. “…Wood Design Awards honours the […]
Read MoreBy Rosie Kapun West Queen West adoption truck full of plants This past weekend saw numerous plants given away to excited owners. On Saturday November 14th, the West Queen […]
Read MoreWEST QUEEN WEST/ TORONTO / CANADA “…Toronto is currently enjoying newfound prominence—and desirability—amongst globe-trotting tastemakers. Queen Street West is a verifiable artery of indie patisseries, homegrown labels, and […]
Read MoreIn November of 2013, City Council adopted a motion which directed City staff to undertake a planning study of Queen Street West, from Bathurst Street to Roncesvalles Avenue. The study […]
Read MoreErin Zimerman is an interdisciplinary artist, active in both the community arts and gallery exhibitions. His experience in graffiti art led him to working with the City of Toronto’s Graffiti […]
Read MoreThe artist Bruno , also known as “Smoky”, dedicated his life to visual art. Since childhood, drawing and creativity was always part of his daily routine. In 2004, he began […]
Read MoreJay Soule aka CHIPPEWAR is a Native multimedia artist from the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (Deshkaan Ziibing Anishinaabeg) located twenty minutes south west of London, Ontario on the […]
Read MoreSandro Liberato About Sandro Liberato began painting at the age of seven and became the youngest member of Sociedade Brasileira de Belas Artes (Brazilian Society of Fine Arts) at the […]
Read MoreAndre Castro holds a Bachelors of Graphic Design from University of La Salle, Leon, Mexico. He arrived to Toronto in 2006 to pursue his passion and career in art. Over […]
Read MoreAngel Carrillo started his art journey as an urban artist, project coordinator, educator, and one of Toronto’s well-known street artist. Angel has created art for Samsung, StreetARToronto, Pemberton Group, Holt […]
Read MoreStuart Pearce is an interdisciplinary artist, art director and magazine founder based in Toronto, Canada. Stuart currently works in the Canadian film industry as a graphic designer and art director […]
Read MoreMoisés Frank is a Toronto based graffiti artists under the alias Luvsumone. Coming from the street culture he works fast at a large scale. His preferred medium is aerosol, however […]
Read MoreArturo “Duro The Third” Parada. was born in Toronto, Ontario, 1976, to Chilean and Italian parents who immediately identified an incredibly talented son. He was only six years old when […]
Read MoreBlaze Wiradharma is an OCADU Graduate with a BDES in Illustration. He is currently freelancing as an Book illustrator and Graphic Designer in Toronto. In his early beginnings, his interest […]
Read MoreLocated on the wall of Wine Rack at 1018 Queen Street West. WQW MURALS
Read MoreLocated in the Laneway West of Ossington. On the wall of Gravity Pope WQW MURALS
Read MoreHead Candy Salon Mural Located at the corner of 616 Queen Street West & Markham. @wamurals WQW MURALS
Read MoreDesigned & Painted By: Christiano De Araiujo Assisted by: Nick Sweetman Visual Artist Christiano De Araujo is a self-taught artist who was born in Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil. His earliest memory […]
Read Morevimeo.com/89521390 Ken Galloway,Timothy Fukakusa, Mitsuo Kimura, Takashi Iwasaki, Darcy Obokata, and Shogo Okada—used the mural project as an opportunity to provide a physical presence for the community in a city […]
Read MoreTitle: Loiterers Concept: Conceptually, the mural was designed to reflect everyday life in the Queen West area. I wanted the subject matter to mirror it’s surroundings while acknowledging the presence of gentrification […]
Read MoreThe “Stay True” mural is by Ben Johnston. Instagram handle: @benjohnston25 WQW MURALS
Read MoreMuralist: Jesse Harris Mural Titled: “You’ve Changed” Completed in October of 2012. Location: 1075 Queen Street West WQW MURALS
Read MoreArtist Bio: De Anne Lamirande De Anne started painting at a very young age. In her home there is an oil painting of Black Beauty painted when she was only […]
Read MoreIn Joel’s own words JOEL RICHARDSON Joel Richardson is a contemporary artist whose work spans over twenty years. His extensive body of art includes large scale instillation, performance, re-workings of […]
Read MoreAbout K Kristina Falcomer is a raw and influential pop artist living and working in Toronto Canada. Never one to settle for the mundane dystopian ideology that society burdens us […]
Read MoreAngela Porter Angela is a Toronto based artist who works primarily in acrylic and watercolour, and in an illustrative style. She has had amazing success in private commissions and commercial […]
Read MoreEdward Gajdel “I have been creating editorial portraits for several decades, and have been blessed to have met and photographed many amazing people along the way. The transformation from analogue […]
Read MoreThe launch of the new, official West Queen West BIA website is upon us! Stay tuned for more information and local business deals, as well as featured festivals and events. […]
Read MoreInside Toronto talks to Stephen Bulger about his 20 years in WQW.. “….The Stephen Bulger Gallery has been in the Queen West area for the past 20 years. Initially, the […]
Read MoreFor Mother’s Day, the West Queen West Business Improvement Area association held a contest to win a shopping spree! I was fortunate enough to be the grand prize winner of $1000 […]
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