uptown Waterloo
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LizzDrew Take On The ‘Loo Edition 18: Passing The Torch At Ethel’s
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A classic was on the docket for your favourite food reviewers this month: Ethel’s Lounge. A joint that requires no introduction, and probably no address given the iconic sign – although we will give it to you: 114 King Street North – Ethels’ reputation proceeds with it. A warm, inviting, retro spot with great decorations, great drinks and tons of great…
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Growing a New Era of Women’s Leadership in Uptown Waterloo
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On March 6, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) partnered with the City of Waterloo to host the International Women’s Day Market and the “In Full Bloom” speaker series at the CIGI Campus. During the event, the Uptown Waterloo BIA launched a quarterly women’s entrepreneurs’ collective, and a speaker bureau aimed at increasing visibility and opportunity…
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LizzDrew Take On The ‘Loo Edition 17: We Should Just Totally Stab Caesar!!?
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Look out, Laurier! Although everyone’s favourite karaoke bar has moved down the road, a new hot spot has arrived in its place. Perfect for friends, families, and those alike, 1858 Caesar Bar has opened in Waterloo at 90 King St North. Surprisingly, this restaurant does not serve caesar salads, but instead makes up in another, much more interestingly refreshing way. This restaurant has an extensive menu to satisfy any person’s Mott’s Clamato needs, whether alcoholic…
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LizzDrew Take On The ‘Loo Edition 17: Bond, Jane Bond
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After a brief hiatus, your favourite food reviewers are back! This month we have an absolute treat, a cornerstone of the vibrant Uptown scene, a poster child for sustainable restaurant practices, an icon, Jane Bond. Tucked away at 5 Princess Street West, this retro haunt has been proudly serving the Waterloo community since 1995 offering great eats and great…
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Man charged in fatal stabbing of Laurier Student
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On Feb. 12, 29-year-old male Imre Czinczki was charged with the second-degree murder of 20-year-old Wilfrid Laurier University student Deron Camillus thanks to the support of cell phone, dashcam and surveillance footage acquired by police. On Sept. 22, 2023, Camillus was out on King Street North near Bridgeport Road when he was stabbed by Czinczki…
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Relationship and Emotion exhibition open at UpTown Gallery in Waterloo
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Located in the heart of Uptown Waterloo, the UpTown Gallery is currently featuring its newest exhibition, Relationship and Emotion, until Sept. 18th. At 75 King St S in Waterloo Town Square, you’ll find a captivating art gallery only minutes away from Laurier’s Waterloo campus. UpTown Gallery began in 2006 and has been a local gem…
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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 stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Over a year later, businesses are stuck in the same predicament. Ontario once again had declared an emergency and a provincewide stay-at-home order, effective…
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New murals installed uptown to inspire community healing
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Six new murals have been installed in uptown Waterloo this month, with the intent of inspiring community healing. Installed along the parking garage at 60 King Street South facing Willis Way, these murals are also featured as a part of the city of Waterloo’s Uptown Waterloo Mural Walk. “It’s the second year we’ve done murals…
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SPECTRUM exhibit sheds a light on climate change
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On Jan 24. THEMUSEUM officially launched the ALARM: Responding to Our Climate Emergency exhibit. ALARM features a total of four exhibits, with the most recent one, SPECTRUM: The Climate Emergency Experience opening this past week at The Shops at Waterloo Town Square. The other three exhibits are Agents for Change: Facing the Anthropocene, MELTING ICE…
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Four All Ice Cream is the new scoop in Uptown Waterloo
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Willis Way in uptown Waterloo is about to get a little sweeter with a new — yet locally recognized and beloved — ice cream business launching its first stand-alone retail location before the start of summer. Four All Ice Cream, which began production in Kitchener in 2017, is in the process of opening its Waterloo…
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