News Releases
Join the businesses of Uptown Waterloo for the second, annual Treats in the Streets experience this weekend. Children are invited to dress up in their favourite costumes to trick-or-treat and enjoy a safe and fun Halloween experience while exploring close to 20...
In celebration of Halloween and leading up to Treats in the Streets (a safe alternative to trick-or-treating that has businesses handing out candy with workplace safety protocols in place), the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) has announced their new...
Following the success of their Summer Open-Air Market on Willis Way, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) is announcing the continuation of a new fall market. Starting September 27 through to October 25, weather permitting, the Uptown Open-Air Market...
A new partnership between the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA), City of Waterloo, local businesses and artists is adding colour and culture to an Uptown laneway. The Hughes Lane Art Walk is similar to Vancouver’s ‘Canvas Corridor’ where the back doors...
Help spread the love in Uptown Waterloo In an effort to safely welcome people back to Uptown Waterloo and to recognize and thank front line workers, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) has launched a gratitude garden campaign called Uptown Rocks!...
In an effort to safely welcome people back to Uptown Waterloo as pandemic restrictions lift, and to support local businesses, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) will be hosting a weekly, open-air market. Presented by HIP Developments,...
Over the past number of years of construction, Uptown businesses have used their entrepreneurial talents and creativity to keep their doors open and their customers engaged. Now, due to COVID-19, they are once again being tasked to change up their business models and...
Today, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA), Downtown Kitchener BIA and Downtown Cambridge BIA announced the creation of funding programs for businesses to assist with changes made to their business models/plans as a result of the pandemic. Over the...
Today, the final set of features for the #KWFeelGoodFridays initiative were announced. Last month, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Downtown Kitchener BIA launched the “Feel Good Friday” social media campaign in an effort to recognize...
International yoga franchise Modo Yoga announced yesterday that essential services workers can access their new online yoga platform for free, while their studios are closed. Modo Yoga Online was launched in mid-March to support Modo Yoga communities worldwide...