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A newly created so-called ‘night mayor’ position in Ottawa meant to boost nightlife in the capital is generating discussion for businesses in downtown Kitchener, looking to shed the label of a core that closes after 10 p.m.
Posted: May 08, 2021 6:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 8
Pop-up patios like these are being installed in front of restaurants and bars along King Street in downtown Kitchener. The goal is to help these businesses recover from the impacts of the pandemic.(Carmen Groleau/ CBC)
Business improvement areas urge last push to shop local ahead of holidays
Local organizations are giving the support local message one last push as many people begin to wrap up their holiday shopping this weekend, and as a potential lockdown looms.
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Downtown Kitchener BIA says this is the time to commit to local businesses as holiday shopping wraps up
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Posted: Dec 19, 2020 7:55 AM ET | Last Updated: December 19, 2020
The head of the Uptown Waterloo BIA says businesses in the area continue to be resilient by connecting with customers in new ways, but added it s time for the public to step up to show their support.(Uptown Waterloo BIA/Twitter)