Zahra Ebrahim gave a great talk at the April 2, 2026, meeting of the West Toronto Junction Historical Society based on the “Messy Cities” book she co-edited. Her newest project, “Women, Walking,” co-edited with Jane Farrow, is launching on Wednesday. September 16, 7:00 pm, at the Henderson Brewing Co., 128a Sterling Road, Toronto. To book a ticket or for more information, click the link below on the left. If you would like to see the recording of Zahra’s talk click the lick on the right.

The WTJHS had another engaging and informative talk at our monthly meeting on the 4th of June. We would like to thank Chris Rutty for an excellent talk on the story of Connie Beattie and her story of treating Polio victims in the Chesterfield Inlet in 1949. If you were not able to make the meeting, or would like to watch again, below is a link to the recording of the meeting.

The WTJHS is calling on residents in the Junction who are passionate about history and want to preserve the beautiful history of our neighborhood to come to the Junction Heritage Planning Open House. Come to the open house on Wednesday, June 18th from 5:30 – 7:30 at the West Toronto Baptist Church at 3049 Dundas Street West. Come by to make your opinions known about opposing the demolition of heritage buildings in the Junction for another new development. City of Toronto Heritage Planning Consultants will be present to hear your opinions on heritage in the Junction. We encourage you to make your voice known! More information is in the poster below. The message below is released from the Junction Heritage Conservation District Board.

The WTJHS is excited to announce a walking tour taking place on the 28th of June in the Junction area. Join modern-day Nabob Scot Steele in looking at Junction homes made for the Junction elite at the turn of the century. All the information is in the poster above. The tour is free, so we hope to see you there!