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Jason Paris

@jasonparis.bsky.social
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Fuelled by architecture, design, liminal spaces, media, transit, Toronto, and an unhealthy number of podcasts. Also here for cats, coffee, music, and queer stuff. *Opinions are unfortunately my own* 🌈 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇮🇹

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 17h
It’s always a good time at Gibson Lake. #ImComingToTheCottage
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 17h
An unforgettable set visit exploring the incredible craft and detail that brings historic Toronto to the screen! (3/3) #CBC
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 17h
Next, wandering through the backlot where the streets, storefronts, and alleyways of old Toronto are brought back to life. #BehindTheScenes (2/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 17h
The Murdoch Mysteries birthday adventure continues! First stop: stepping inside the City Morgue to see where the forensic magic happens. (1/3) #MurdochMysteries
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Part 2 coming soon. #MurdochMysteries (3/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tucked away in deepest Etobicoke, it was the perfect gift—offering a fascinating glimpse into “Toronto” a century ago with a little current Hollywood North magic. #TorontoHistory (2/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Instead of the usual mugs and gadgets, I surprised my parents for their birthdays with a private tour of the Murdoch Mysteries set. #BirthdayGift
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Talkin’ bout my generation 💕 boxd.it/gyLIqP
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A ★★★★½ review of Teenage Wasteland (2025)
Talking’ bout my generation! 💕
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s a place out of time—not quite the past, not quite the present. #Loiterfest (3/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
No machines here at Knox Presbyterian, just human pin-setters working in the shadows. #TimeCapsule (2/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
There’s something beautifully suspended about these lanes. It’s a quiet, fluorescent-lit pocket where the only sound is the heavy roll of a ball and the crash of pins being reset by hand. #LiminalSpace (1/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The very first club I ever went to in Toronto is living on, and I couldn't be happier. This is a massive win all around, giving the west end a true heavyweight counterpart to History in the east. www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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This historic downtown Toronto music venue is moving to the west end
Plans are underway to reopen the Phoenix Concert Theatre in the building currently housing the Parkdale Hall on Queen Street West.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
GO and of course Brave New Waves were my fave Brent Bambury shows. Happy retirement BB! broadcastdialogue.com/brent-bambur... #CBC
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Brent Bambury retiring from CBC after more than four-decade career - Broadcast Dialogue
CBC Radio host Brent Bambury is retiring after a four-decade career. The longtime host of Day 6 and Brave New Waves signs off from CBC Radio One on Oct. 24.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The longest running sports program in the world, continues this fall on CBC... cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/media-cen... #HNIC #CBC
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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A ★★★★ diary entry for The Crash (2026)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Increasing the likelihood of an extension to Woodbine to connect with the new GO/UPX station, alongside a potential additional stop to serve the casino. Mx has been relatively quiet about this prospect recently, which may be a result of the line's initial performance. urbantoronto.ca/news/2026/09...
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Finch West Line 6 Benefitting From Signal, Operational Adjustments | UrbanToronto
Three quarters of a year since opening to passengers in December 2025, the TTC's Finch West Line 6 LRT is benefiting from a new series of signal and operational adjustments designed to boost speed along the heavily scrutinized line across the top of Etobicoke and western North York.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
PULL QUOTE: "...the bike lanes’ terminus is also emblematic of how Etobicoke City Centre is planned to be an area capable of easily supporting car-free lifestyles... becoming a dense urban node that has more in common with neighbourhoods closer to the core." urbantoronto.ca/news/2026/09... #BikeTO
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Bike Lanes, Bloor Street & Bridging The Urban-Suburban Divide | UrbanToronto
Of all the topics that have sparked recent debate in Toronto, arguably none have been more polarizing than that of bike lanes. Both sides of the issue are not only incredibly passionate about the subj...
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Toronto Boris @torontoboris.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Teepee's and the municipal palace of bureaucracy. National day for Truth and Reconciliation is this week on Sept 30th. #TOphoto #EastCoastKin #Toronto #OrangeShirtDay
A decorated teepee in the middle of the water fountain pond in front of city hall.View over Nathan Philips Square.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Surprisingly elegant and seamlessly integrated into its surroundings. urbantoronto.ca/news/2026/09...
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University Health Network, CreateTO Advance Dunn House 2 | UrbanToronto
Plans are firming up for supportive housing on the northeast corner of Springhurst and Close avenues in Parkdale. Designed by Montgomery Sisam Architects, the 54-studio-unit building for the City of Toronto and the University Health Network is the next part of the UHN Social Medicine Initiative.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Great Lakes Brewery has a missed opportunity to integrate their branding with the notable architecture of this building. Replacing the vinyl banner with a permanent, thoughtfully designed sign would be an excellent first step toward elevating the facade. www.torontomike.com/2026/09/caro...
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Carole Pope and Great Lakes Brewery
Last night, at the Palais Royale during the 10th anniversary celebration for the West End Phoenix, Tara Slone covered High School Confidential by Rough Trade. This song features the legendary line fro...
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
PULL QUOTE: "What is certain... is that a vast sum of our money will be wasted, countless Torontonians will find themselves profoundly inconvenienced for extended periods, and, eventually, a cyclist will get struck by a car. But at least the congestion will be worse." spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the contract to rip out Toronto's bike lanes - Spacing Toronto
After the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) shot down CycleTO’s legally innovative charter challenge that sought to stop Doug Ford’s attack on the city’s bike lanes, Queen’s Park wasted little time befor...
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Another epic ride. Toronto can’t go backwards. Despite a few counterprotesters on The Kingsway, it’s clear this city values safe street design. It’s simple geometry: when cars no longer fit, safe public and active transport are the only way forward. #BikeTO #CriticalMass
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I relate to this article so much. firstrevival.substack.com/p/an-intervi... #Adorable
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An interview with Pete Fij
The former Adorable frontman dishes on his debut album, ‘Up’s The New Down’, letting loose as a solo artist, bringing back noisy guitars, and his plans to reissue Adorable’s catalogue.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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A ★★½ diary entry for White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch (2022)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A modest Line 2 extension further into Etobicoke (i.e., Sherway) is a solid move that might actually get Ford's ear. But let's be real: serving MCC (Square One) is done far better and cheaper with all-day 2-way service on the Milton Line, plus a new MCC spur. #TTC #Mertrolinx
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Mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie wants the TTC subway extended to Mississauga’s city centre. But will Doug Ford buy in?
Mississauga mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie is pitching a Line 2 subway extension. Can she convince Doug Ford to help fund the massive project?
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is fascinating! I actually used to work with Terri Monture at NOW Magazine and had zero idea she went to all three Toronto shows. For the record, I only got to catch them once—at Maple Leaf Gardens back in ’94." exclaim.ca/music/articl...
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"They Trashed Everything": Inside Nirvana's Seismic 1991 Canadian Tour │ Exclaim!
To mark the 35th anniversary of 'Nevermind,' we spoke to the fans, promoters and bands who witnessed it firsthand
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Be sure to book one for your next mini getaway! #TravelOntario (3/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Just down the street is School House 1859, the town’s beautifully restored first public school where you can still find original blackboards and tin ceilings hidden in the architecture. #HistoricStay (2/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
So lucky to be visiting friends in NOTL who own two of the most charming properties in town! First up is Wellington House, a cozy, independent bed and breakfast that makes for the perfect quiet getaway. #NOTL (1/3)
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Dan Seljak @anotherglassbox.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Next week, we're returning to Etobicoke to close out Liminal Assembly's Loiterfest. Dinner at the base of an office tower. A walk past a dead mall. Karaoke at a prison-themed bar. It all kicks off Sept 30 at Kipling Station wygo.world/loiter-s-end...
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Loiter's End: A 427 Backrooms Celebration
A night of food and karaoke
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Get the popcorn out, folks.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Honestly, it also feels like a prime candidate for a Lakeshore West GO station. #Loiterfest (3/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It’s fascinating to see how this fiercely independent corner of St. Kitt’s is caught between its canal-adjacent industrial past and a new wave of families priced out of Toronto. #Merritton (2/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Still processing the liminal spaces of Merritton after the recent “Slabtown Saunter.” #Psychogeography (1/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It’s hard to take the "traffic reduction" claims seriously when the proposed gondola is a 20-minute walk from the VIA/GO station. How are tourists supposed to get to the pods without driving? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Plan for gondola-type tram system floated for Niagara Falls, Ont., park, but not everyone's on board | CBC News
The idea to put a giant observation wheel in the middle of stunning Queen Victoria Park in Niagara Falls, Ont., might be dead, but plans for another big attraction for the park remains alive, with a p...
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Evoking a time when, “for those of us in our twenties during the ’90s, anything felt possible.” #AGOToronto
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Tracing the journey from an “analogue creative-community utopia” to the current “digital hellscape.” #MelissaAufDerMaur (2/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Experiencing #xmadmx at Toronto’s AGO. This powerful exhibition offers a dive into Melissa Auf der Maur’s ode to the ‘90s and our complicated present. (1/3)
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Well, it's out now regardless American hedge fund. And R.I.P. Andy Donato. www.torontomike.com/2026/09/andy...
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Andy Donato's Final Comic Rejected by Postmedia
On Wednesday I shared the sad news that Andy Donato had passed away at the age of 89. Until very recently, Andy was still getting published in The Toronto Sun, a Postmedia-owned newspaper. I attached ...
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Please not an RBC branch in what was supposed to be the Apple Store space. retail-insider.com/retail-insid...
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Bloor Street Retail Update: New Stores, Flagships and Major Changes Reshape Toronto Luxury Corridor
Toronto’s Bloor Street is seeing another wave of retail change, with RH, Delysées and Tiffany arriving, Holt Renfrew evolving, Harry Rosen relocating and major redevelopment projects moving ahead.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
blogTO's headline: Ontario may ditch Daylight Saving Time blogTO's opening line: Ontario may be moving to permanent Daylight Saving Time Incredible work, guys. Zero notes. 10/10 rage-bait or total literacy failure? You decide. #blogTO www.blogto.com/city/2026/09...
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How Ontario could join Manitoba in ditching Daylight Saving Time
Residents in Manitoba will no longer need to remember to "spring forward" or "fall back," as their provincial government has deci…
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
World premiere for the 10th year at @tiffnet.bsky.social tonight - “The World’s Longest Streetcar.”
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Want to know why transit ridership in the U.S. is so low? These maps break down the harsh reality. So many major U.S. cities fail to provide even basic, high-frequency service—showing why systems like Brampton Transit in Ontario punch way above their weight class by comparison.
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The Real Transit Map
Just because a route is on the map doesn’t mean that it’s useful.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I'm usually nervous about new developments in Kensington, but this one feels like it gives more than it takes. Plus, it's tucked away at the northern end where other lodgings are already located. urbantoronto.ca/news/2026/09...
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Six-Storey Boutique Hotel Proposed in Kensington Market | UrbanToronto
A Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes a six-storey, 43-room boutique hotel at 309–311 Augusta Avenue in Kensington Market. Designed by Joel Gerber Architect, the 25.5m building would include ...
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
There has always been an astonishing chasm between how Canadians perceive Toronto’s safety and the reality on the ground. Despite ranking as North America's safest major city, the myth of a dangerous metropolis persists. toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/03/t...
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New poll finds Toronto viewed as one of Canada's least safe cities
The study tested 15 cities and found Toronto ranks second‑lowest on net safety at –18, ahead only of Winnipeg at –28.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Beguiling Biidaasige Sunrise | UrbanToronto urbantoronto.ca/news/2026/09...
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Beguiling Biidaasige Sunrise | UrbanToronto
The sun pops out from behind both early morning clouds and the Atlas Crane in Biidassige Park on Toronto's waterfront. The meandering new mouth of the Don River passes through the park, half on the Port Lands' headland, and part on what's now the island of Ookwemin Minising.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Soul crushing. True incompetence.
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Crew Shortage, Demand Changes Bring GO Transit Service Cuts | UrbanToronto
GO Transit riders across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area are adjusting to broad service reductions following a sweeping set of schedule shifts that began to take effect over Labour Day weekend. ...
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I wonder if they will bother changing the subway/LRT maps to include this? Both the TTC's and Metrolinx's versions? #TTC #Metrolinx
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Scarborough Busway Prepares for September 30 Opening | UrbanToronto
The long-awaited Scarborough Busway will open for service on September 30th of this year. The bus-only roadway replaces the former Scarborough Rapid Transit (RT) Line, which was deemed too dangerous to continue operating in 2023 following a derailment. The busway will reuse much of the RT's former alignment, with new roadway replacing the track.
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Whether its a podcast or not, it serves as a strategic maneuver for Bell to trim its budget while still fulfilling its CanCon obligations. www.torontomike.com/2026/09/what...
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What Is A Podcast?
In August I wrote about Bell Media's The Social becoming a "video podcast". I wasn't sure what that meant, but now that it debuted this week, we have some clarity. To be completely honest, it seems li...
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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It should probably be limited to event grounds. www.torontomike.com/2026/09/can-...
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Can We Please Ban Drone-Powered Sky Ads
I wasn't on the waterfront last night, so I didn't see the Loblaws drone-powered ad that appeared in the night sky around 11pm. I only learned about the ad this evening on As It Happens, and to quote ...
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