local businesses
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Why are there so many barber shops in KW?
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After walking around Waterloo for a while you will notice a lot of variety. There are chains, mom and pop shops and everything in…
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Q’s Cakes and Cafe owner celebrates Food Network’s “The Big Bake: Halloween” win
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“That was definitely the biggest cake that we’ve ever made,” Raquel David said. “The finished cake itself was about 5.5 feet tall.” David is…
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How are local businesses coping one year into the pandemic?
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March 24, 2020 marked the first time that Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered all non-essential businesses to close their doors in an effort to…
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Local businesses are suffering as the province shuts down due to COVID-19
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Due to the latest public health recommendations surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies, both small and large are seeing the need to engage in…
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The Futon Shop closing its doors after 35 years in Waterloo
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The Futon Shop in uptown Waterloo is closing its doors after 35 years of business due to rising rent prices, the economy and other…
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A point for Ace Ping Pong Bar
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Tired of your weekly trip to Pub and Phil’s? Well look no further, thanks to the new opening of a hot spot attraction in…
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Balzac’s grand opening celebrations
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Balzac’s Coffee Roasters in Waterloo recently hosted their grand opening in celebration of their newest cafe, located at 256 Phillip Street. The Waterloo location,…
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Buck a beer isn’t as popular with breweries
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has garnered both praise and controversy regarding his decision to work towards lowering beer prices to just one dollar, an…
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Lana’s Lounge provides a great atmosphere
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Nestled into the 220 King Street N. Plaza, surrounded by various other restaurants and cafes, is the home of a newly opened lounge and…
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The key to being a successful writer
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“I want to be a writer,” mutter thousands of students, all around the world, every day. It’s a dream job and it’s the thing…
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