The tech sector is a bright spot in Waterloo Region’s economy, but there is still a lot of work to be done before it's a truly equitable environment for women and minorities.
In the mid 2000s, soon after the Waterloo Town Square mall was partially demolished, the King Street frontage redeveloped, and the remaining indoor section rebranded as “The Shops,” a luxury hotel was set to rise next door at Caroline and Willis Way.