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Written by Alyssa Di Sabatino; Image by Shaquille De Peazer “I feel like it just makes it so much more personal. I really missed this kind of atmosphere.” Nikolina Kupcevic of Nikolina Art & Design, Market Vendor & Community Member If you ever actually needed...
Get into the Uptown Waterloo Father's Day Gift Guide. From the foodie dad to the pampered dad, these Uptown shops have got you covered! View below or download the interactive PDF version here.
Stuck at home? Bored with nothing to do? Yeah, we know. It’s a full time job in itself to come up with fun and creative ways to keep our energies high. And with everything done from home – work, school, play – it can be tough to log off and truly unwind. That’s why...
"One of the most significant inequities of the pandemic has been the impact on small business owners and their employees who have faced significant restrictions." ~ Minister Bethlenfalvy It is common knowledge that COVID-19 has greatly affected main street businesses...
Our uptowns and downtowns help to showcase a story about our community – who we are, who we were and how history has shaped us. They directly reflect the pride, prosperity and investment of our cities. We can visit our main streets to explore our community’s unique...
By Kristin Sainsbury, Economic Development Officer, City of Waterloo As businesses across Canada settle into the new reality of COVID-19 restrictions, it can seem a bit daunting. From managing cash flow to determining if there is any component that can be conducted...
During this time of global uncertainty, I think many would agree that the local economy, including our small businesses and independents, will be weighed down by the impact of COVID-19, especially as we implement practices like social distancing and self isolation....
KNOCK, KNOCK! Who’s there? 10th Anniversary! 10th Anniversary who?? 10th Anniversary of the Kitchener-Waterloo Comedy Festival!! OK – so that’s not funny. But the KW Comedy Festival certainly does bring the laughs, and this year’s 10th anniversary...
Welcome back neighbour! Celebrating the old, discovering the new…. UpTown Waterloo has 460 unique businesses to serve you this holiday season as you search for that perfect last minute gift! #chooselocal After parking at one of our six parking lots – many...
August is like the Sunday of summer… There are still a few days left of summer – get out there and enjoy them! Here are eight fun things to do UpTown while you still have vacation days, homework-free nights and a few bucks left in your pocket. Take your family out...