“Junction: Dry No More” Is a weekend of prohibition-inspired events along Dundas St. West!

There will be a series of immersive events across the Junction, celebrating the neighbourhood’s history, culture, and community spirit. From live music and art installations to signature cocktails, food tastings and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

For this event, the WTJHS will be setting up an exhibit of pop-up banners that tell the story behind the Junction’s unique “Dry No More” history. 

The WTJHS booth will be set up at:

Rosario’s, 3030 Dundas Street West, on Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 6:00.

So come on down on the weekend of October 2-4th and experience our community and learn about the Junctions prohibition History! For more information, check out the “Junction: Dry No More” or the Junction Resident’s Association website down below! See you there!

This event is sponsored by the Junction Residents Association

“I’ve Got A Story: Recollections of Life in the Junction,” by Lorne Clayton 

Thanks for joining us at WTJHS October meeting and Lorne’s Talk!

Click the button below for a link to a recording of our meeting and Lorne’s talk!

Lorne’s presentation will draw from his book, “I’ve Got A Story: Recollections of Life in the Junction,” a compilation of stories based on his experiences growing up in the Toronto Junction in the 1940s.

He lived through the hardships of the depression, the uncertainty of having a brother in a Japanese POW camp during WWII, and the loss of his parents when he was just fifteen — his father, a WWI veteran, to alcoholism and cancer, and his beloved mother to two strokes that left her debilitated. 

Lorne always viewed life through a cheerful lens and considers himself lucky. Despite his disadvantaged upbringing, as the seventh child of eight, Lorne always has a story!

Thank you all for coming!