News Releases
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...
DECEMBER 2, 2022 – Uptown Waterloo, ON – The Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) is pleased to announce that 2022 Uptown Waterloo Placemaking Initiatives project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator program, and has received $111,879.17...
10th Chili Cook-Off, 3rd Mac and Cheese Challenge, 2nd Soup Showdown In person event returns with celebrity judges All proceeds to charity January 19, 2023 – WATERLOO, ON – Nothing helps to beat those winter blues like comfort food! Back in person is the Uptown...
Official Holiday tree lighting with Santa In-store promotions and giveaways New Holiday artisan markets on Friday night and Saturday Live music and strolling, holiday-themed friends November 25, 2022 – WATERLOO, ON – Looking for something to do next weekend? Uptown...
September 27, 2022 – WATERLOO, ON – Back by popular demand, with over 60 vendors, is the Mayor’s Oktoberfest Market. Last year, Mayor Dave Jaworsky, City of Waterloo Council, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest...