Local Record Shops Find New Groove During COVID-19 Shutdown
For music lovers, the four walls of a favourite record shop might feel like a sanctuary. It’s a place where you can lose yourself in one of life’s greatest sour...
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Totes Together Bringing Hope to the Restaurant Industry
There’s a lot to be worried about during the current health crisis and all of the changes that have come with it. One concern on people’s minds is how small loc...
How Local Businesses are Surviving COVID-19
Amidst the turbulence and uncertainty brought on by the global COVID-19 crisis, the resilience and humanity of our local small business community remain a const...
The Side Hustle: Barber & Craft
Adam Zrebiec, a local barber at Good Hair Co. and a talented leather-crafter, has seamlessly merged his two livelihoods under one dynamic brand: Barber & Cr...
Grand River Rocks New Waterloo Location
When four college friends and seasoned climbers Josh Tuffin, Christoff Leroux, Scott Hamill and Michal Cieplak were throwing out ideas over beers and going to p...
Henry’s Tempeh: Local Eats
Henry’s Tempeh has been producing tempeh in Kitchener-Waterloo since 2002. The company was started by, of course, Henry Schmidt, after he launched a similar fac...
The Side Hustle: Night Owl Gemstone
Casey Schied, Manager of Kitchener’s Bead Boutique, has spent the last few years establishing his beloved side project, Night Owl Gemstones, an online shop that...
The Side Hustle: KWarterly Delivers Local Boxes
We all like to shop local where we can, but it doesn’t always feel easy or convenient – especially if you’re new to a city, prefer to shop online or perhaps are...
Legacy Greens offers a donation-oriented gift wrapping service
Kicking off the start of the holiday season in the heart of downtown Kitchener, popular grocery store Legacy Greens hosted a “Christmas Open House” on Nov. 30, ...
Lady Glaze Doughnuts Set to Open in Belmont Village
Lady Glaze Doughnuts will soon open in the property that once housed the Berlin Bicycle Cafe in Belmont Village.
The shop aims to create one-of-a-kind artisana...