Regardless of the fact that the Columbine Shooting was not related to goth subculture , the Toronto goth scene began to decline . Goth bars closed , and goth culture-oriented businesses shut down , including Siren and Sanctuary , which was the longest-running gothic bar as well as the first industrial club in Canada . By mid-2001 goth music was no longer in significant demand in Toronto , and consequently night clubs had generally stopped playing it . Clinging to the idea that the goth subculture was not dying but merely changing , in 2002 , local goths tried to revitalize the community by holding events keyed towards introducing older goths to the younger generation . In 2003 it was reported that where other cities had lost their base of goth and industrial fans , Toronto 's scene was holding on , or even growing . By 2004 it was reported that local interest in goth rock was stagnant , and some DJ 's advocated a shift towards cybergoth music . By late 2005 , one media outlet was predicting the downfall of the goth scene in Toronto , stating goth had " returned to its sociopathic roots " and advising readers to " bask in the nostalgia while it lasts . " After the Dawson College shooting on September 13 , 2006 , the '' Toronto Sun '' criticized goths : describing it as " unbelievable " that in the wake of Dawson , in the nearby City of London , Ontario , goths were organizing to raise money for charity . '' Toronto Sun '' columnist , Michele Mandele advised goths to " stay home " and suggested that goths feel no responsibility to help prevent tragedies such as the shooting at Dawson College . < ! -- Deleted image removed : While goth has declined in popularity in Toronto , a loyal following still exists , congregating at clubs such as Nocturne ( the former Savage Garden ) on Queen Street West for the weekly Black Friday nights and various monthly and other regular events , and The Orb ( popularly known by its previous name , The Devil 's Cellar ) , which is in the basement of Celts Pub on Dundas Street West , for the monthly Dracula 's Daughter night . A Goth Pub Social event also takes place on a monthly basis at Pauper 's Pub on Bloor Street West , and Borderline Plus , a clothing and accessories store on Queen Street West , caters primarily to the goth/industrial scene . Velvet Underground , a stalwart of the alternative scene and once home to weekly live broadcasts by Toronto FM station 102.1 The Edge , closed its doors at the end of August 2015 due to its owner , Liberty Entertainment Group , deciding to focus on its wine bars . The last event was the final night of the 2015 iteration of the Aftermath Festival . Velvet Underground was reopened by a local entertainment group Embrace Presents on February 12 , 2016 but as a live music venue
Dawson College shooting
Dawson College shooting
Toronto goth scene