News Releases
Official Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony In-store promotions, giveaways and events Returning Holiday Art Market on Friday night and Saturday and NEW Vintage Market Friday night November 24, 2023 – WATERLOO, ON – Looking for something to do next weekend? Uptown...
October 31 – WATERLOO, ON - The Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) is excited to announce the unveiling of its latest public space activation: the Heart of Uptown commemorative bench. This permanent installation celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the...
Treats in the Streets Returns for Fifth Year in Uptown Waterloo October 18, 2023 – Waterloo, Ont - Looking for a safe and fun activity this coming Halloween? Check out the fifth annual Treats in the Streets in Uptown Waterloo. “Treats in the Streets in Uptown Waterloo...
September 28, 2023 – WATERLOO, ON As part of the annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest celebrations the popular Mayor’s Oktoberfest Market returns this Sunday October 1st, 2023 from 10AM until 4PM in the Waterloo City Hall (100 Regina St.) parking lot. This event is a...
Balaskanthan succeeds former Executive Director Tracy Van KalsbeekWATERLOO, ON | AUGUST 8, 2023 — The Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA)is excited to announce Jeyas Balaskanthan as its new Executive Director. Balaskanthan brings over 20 years of...
WATERLOO, ON | May 29, 2023 — The Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) Executive Director Tracy Van Kalsbeek has announced she will be leaving the BIA after five years with the organization. Van Kalsbeek joined the Uptown Waterloo BIA in April 2018 after...
Award of Excellence in Streetscaping and Public Realm Improvements April 24, 2023 – WATERLOO, ON – The Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) has been recognized for its Street Lively Active Temporary Seating (SLATS) project located on Princess Street by the...
Fun for families and friends Colouring contest and free giveaways at Waterloo Public Square New Uptown Explorer Mascot March 30, 2023 – WATERLOO, ON – Looking for a tasty Easter weekend activity for your kids or a fun way to explore Uptown? Check out the first-ever...
March 23, 2023 – WATERLOO, ON – The Sun Life UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival is pleased to announce the 2023 Festival line up. The headliners will be two internationally known Canadian stars. At this time, the Festival is announcing that Friday night will feature JUNO...
Opening – Saturday, March 18 Media Invite with Giveaways – March 18 Grand Opening Celebration – April 1 March 14, 2023 – WATERLOO, ON – A full-service candy and snack store, with a unique twist, is opening in Uptown Waterloo this weekend and you don’t want to miss...