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...
What’s Happening in Uptown Waterloo
News Releases
Creation of Post COVID-19 Funding Programs for Businesses Announced by BIAs
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...
Last Week of #KWFeelGoodFridays – Final Features Announced
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...
Uptown’s MODO Yoga Studios Offer Free Online Classes for Essential Workers
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...
#KWFeelGoodFridays – Third Set of Winners Announced
Today, the third set of winners of the #KWFeelGoodFridays initiative were announced. Three weeks ago, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Downtown Kitchener BIA launched the “Feel Good Friday” social media campaign in an effort to recognize...
Sun Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival Cancelled for 2020
Jackie White, Chair of the Sun Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival, announced today that the 2020 Festival, which was to be held from 17-19 July, will be cancelled and the Organizing Committee will begin work on the 2021 Festival. This is the first time in 27 years the...
“Nova Scotia Remembers” in Uptown
As part of a countrywide, virtual vigil tonight, Uptown Waterloo’s unique LED streetlights will be once again be illuminated to show love and support for Nova Scotia. With the COVID-19 pandemic preventing people from mourning together in person, the online vigil will...
“Nova Scotia Strong” in Uptown
Tonight, Uptown Waterloo’s unique LED streetlights will be illuminated to show love and support for Nova Scotia after at least 18 people were killed over the weekend in one of the country's worst killing sprees on record. The lights will be lit in the colours of...
#KWFeelGoodFridays – Second Set of Winners Announced
Today, the second set of winners of the #KWFeelGoodFridays initiative were announced. Two weeks ago, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Downtown Kitchener BIA launched the “Feel Good Friday” social media campaign in an effort to recognize...
Feel Good Fridays – First Winners Announced
Today, the first winners of the #KWFeelGoodFridays initiative were announced. Last week, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Downtown Kitchener BIA launched the “Feel Good Friday” social media campaign in an effort to recognize individuals who are...