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* 🌈 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇮🇹https://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.socialhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myqvbnlx3s2oMy first Netflix InstaDoc… boxd.it/gYx5iD https://boxd.it/gYx5iD26 Oct 2026 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myqvbnlx3s2ohttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myqqkzv4es2lEvery time I think I know Toronto, #Loiterfest points out something wild. This vine-draped tower in Agincourt has sealed openings and castle-like windows that make it look straight out of a horror set, but it’s really just a surviving farm silo in a suburban park.26 Oct 2026 03:07 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myqqkzv4es2lhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myoephart223David Peterson must be laughing so hard right now. #BCpoli25 Oct 2026 04:30 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myoephart223https://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3mykzpqcpdc2uThis quote nails the dynamic of Monday's election: "He’s succeeding, at least in part, by telling voters they have a right to believe what’s in front of their eyes." Frankly, I see it in front of my eyes too. But naming the problem is the easy part. His actual solutions are largely off. #TOpoli https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/drugs-encampments-disorder-toronto-can-do-better-but-only-if-its-mayoral-candidates-face-reality/article_783712da-6d5f-4b21-a2ec-b95a04419fc8.html23 Oct 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykzpqcpdc2uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3mykeqbnog22gLove that even after all these years it is still 'Brave New Waves' that he'll be best remembered for. https://broadcastdialogue.com/brent-bambury-reflects-on-his-more-than-four-decades-with-cbc/ #CBC23 Oct 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykeqbnog22ghttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myjdrklio22zStill, it’s cool to have a Big Bop successor in Six Points. And for the locals: yes, this really used to be a Mother’s Pizza. #TorontoMusicScene (3/3)23 Oct 2026 04:30 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myjdrklio22zhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myjdp7jkec2zBut let’s just say the ‘dive bar’ vibe is a little too literal here. It’s actually dirty—not ‘cool dive bar’ dirty—two stools almost gave out on me, the beer selection is rough, and I still don’t get the ‘death row’ theme. #Loiterfest (2/3)23 Oct 2026 04:28 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myjdp7jkec2zhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myjdmukcxs2zI’m trying not to be too mean because The Rockpile plays a vital role in incubating the local music scene. It’s also one of those rare all-ages venues that actually lets younger kids get into cool stuff early. #LiminalAssembly (1/3)23 Oct 2026 04:27 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myjdmukcxs2zhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myefgkxu4k2cboxd.it/gTscnZ https://boxd.it/gTscnZ21 Oct 2026 05:16 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myefgkxu4k2chttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myecbvvces2bIf you have any photography tips for natural light, drop them in the comments or my DMs! #DSLRPhotography (2/2)21 Oct 2026 04:20 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myecbvvces2bhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myec7djycc2bThe lighting might have tricked my DSLR yesterday, but the views were still perfect! 📸 Explored the new western part of Biidaasige and the incredible art along the Lassonde Trail. #Biidaasige (1/2)21 Oct 2026 04:18 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myec7djycc2bhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3mybuvmfp6c22CBC Decision Desk just called it at 01:12 EDT. #ABvotes #CanadaForever 🇨🇦20 Oct 2026 05:15 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mybuvmfp6c22https://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3mybcsg3mis23Anecdotally, things feel a bit better than they did a few years ago. There's less major construction, and having Lines 5/6 up and running certainly helps. I'm also glad to see Mike Harris rightfully getting his share of the blame here—the root of our congestion issues really do go back that far. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-toronto-mayoral-election-traffic-congestion/19 Oct 2026 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mybcsg3mis23https://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3mybccx6ghk2bLook, I don't want Eby to lose, but in many ways, he deserves to. This piece perfectly captures why: 'Having the legal power to call an election is not the same as having a convincing democratic reason to do so.' #BCpoli https://spacing.ca/vancouver/2026/10/19/when-is-power-enough/19 Oct 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mybccx6ghk2bhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3myb7ugchts24Really enjoyed this piece and learned a lot. I've sworn off crossing the U.S. border while this POTUS is in office, but I will temporarily suspend my morals if the Bills make the Super Bowl just so I can watch it with the table-smashing Mafia. 🏈 #BuffaloBills https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/12/josh-allen-buffalo-bills-curse/688982/?utm_campaign=atlantic-daily-newsletter&utm_content=20261018&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&lctg=61d5d4b45072eb49fa0a4153&utm_term=The%20Atlantic%20Daily19 Oct 2026 22:58 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3myb7ugchts24https://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my7eg7v2bk2eboxd.it/gRC2lr https://boxd.it/gRC2lr19 Oct 2026 05:14 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my7eg7v2bk2ehttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my6qhybprc2sGoodnight Tkaronto. 🐢18 Oct 2026 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my6qhybprc2shttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my65kvy5ms2fWe came to track down 13 King W — what just might be the tightest, most unassuming little arcade in all of Canada. (2/2) #LiminalAssembly #HiddenArcade #MarketAt70King18 Oct 2026 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my65kvy5ms2fhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my65ipmivc2fWhat are we even doing here? Well, exploring downtown Oshawa, naturally. #Loiterfest #DowntownOshawa (1/2)18 Oct 2026 17:38 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my65ipmivc2fhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my4vxvnnzk2nboxd.it/gQo1Nn https://boxd.it/gQo1Nn18 Oct 2026 05:51 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my4vxvnnzk2nhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my4eyiow4s2oAlvin Tedjo riding up the middle would be a lovely surprise in this messy race. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/mississauga-s-unpredictable-mayoral-election-goes-from-two-way-to-three-way-race/article_03337814-6b8e-49fb-b2ad-54e1fad8ea1f.html18 Oct 2026 00:47 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my4eyiow4s2ohttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my4e7rpo622nWindburn or Liberty Nature for me. #LibertyVillage https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2026/10/five-visions-compete-permanence-new-liberty-village-park.6192718 Oct 2026 00:33 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my4e7rpo622nhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my4cjsdwwc2gOMG, WATCH: Devonté Hynes (Blood Orange) & Thomas Bangalter (Daft Punk) chat on The A24 Podcast https://omg.blog/devonte-hynes-blood-orange-thomas-bangalter-daft-punk-chat-on-the-a24-podcast/18 Oct 2026 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my4cjsdwwc2ghttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my4cfl52xk2lOMG, and just like that... GIRLS is coming back with the original cast for a limited series run https://omg.blog/girls-is-coming-back-with-the-original-cast-for-a-limited-run/18 Oct 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my4cfl52xk2lhttps://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my447tloo226PULL QUOTE: "More than 3.5 buses passed me driving that stretch, meaning many more people were carried in the bus lane, even though it seemed empty. The bus is simply more efficient, even if the car lane looks empty. Efficient — and an example of fair political compromise." #TOpoli #TTC https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/fed-up-with-toronto-election-rage-bait-here-s-a-test-to-decide-what-s-a-good-idea-and-what-isn-t/article_94d0aac8-4a90-4ecf-9cab-2bc06d25433e.html?source=newsletter&utm_content=a01&utm_source=ts_sa&utm_medium=email&utm_email=9218D1557481C52B0D12A130414A71DC&utm_campaign=shawn_micallef_4456617 Oct 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my447tloo226https://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my2ajo36ds2210/10 would get kidnapped again. 🎳 🚌 #LiminalAssembly (2/2)17 Oct 2026 04:22 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my2ajo36ds22https://blacksky.community/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3my2a2cmu5s2aBoarded a mystery school bus in Toronto and ended up in a Mississauga basement with a bowling alley, a pizza warmer, and a dozen saints watching my every move. #Loiterfest 🍕🙏 (1/2)17 Oct 2026 04:13 +0000at://did:plc:povcbv3sjep3432qlbzrhafw/app.bsky.feed.post/3my2a2cmu5s2a