West Queen West Unveiled

PUSHING THE ENVELOP AND REDEFINING THE STAGE: A PLAYGROUND FOR ART AND FUN! The Theatre Centre is like no other, it’s where artists can push boundaries and do the extraordinary. Expect the unexpected. This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

The Gladstone House Hotel, is the oldest operating hotel in Toronto, established in 1889. Renovated in 2021, with a new owner, and its own Curator Lee Petrie. Lee is a passionate individual about her work as curator.  She says “ the Gladstone House is a hub for art and culture” .

In the heart of the bustling Queen Street West, where rapid transformations shape the urban landscape, Rob Sysak, the Executive Director, stands as the beacon of positive change and community empowerment.

Our host Aggie Von interviews Janna Hiemstra, Executive Director of Craft Ontario here in Toronto

Janna Hiemstra leads this esteemed charitable organization, founded in 1976 as the Executive Director of Craft Ontario.

Our host, Aggie Von, interviews John Kiru, a savvy businessman and the executive director of the Business Improvement Agency here in Toronto.

John Kiru the Executive Director of TABIA talks about Toronto's greatest export - the BIA (Business Improvement Association) , their challenges, their successions and technology in business today.

Our host, Aggie Von, interviews Janet Wright, the Chief Sock Executive of Floorplay here in Toronto.

Meet the Chief Sock Executor, Janet Wright, and step into the sock-tastic world of Floorplay on Queen St West, where every step is a statement! From classy Richer Poorer pairs, to Pook's workday twists, and Sock It To Me's whimsical knee-highs. Join the fun at Floorplay, where socks speak volumes.

Our host, Aggie Von, introduces our guest the enigmatic owner of Doc’s Leathers on 726 Queen St West. This store is a must see as it is full of curiosities that will intrigue you! 

Reviving Beyond Imagination- “Inside Doc’s Motorcycle Wonderland” Doc has been a beloved fixture on West Queen Street for nearly half a century. His store isn't just a shop—it's a museum of curiosities, collected over the years.. Doc's store is a true wonderland that defies convention, much like the man himself.