A packed Do West Fest was shut down early on Saturday night due to overcrowding: police
09-06-2026 00:22 via cbc.ca

A packed Do West Fest was shut down early on Saturday night due to overcrowding: police

A popular street festival was packed this past weekend in Toronto's west end, forcing police to shut it down early on Saturday. According to police, the size of the crowd "posed challenges" as the night wore on.
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