November 12, 2025

VIDEO: Pandemic sparks youth entrepreneurship in Waterloo Region

According to Statistics Canada, nearly 17,000 new businesses opened in December. For three consecutive months, this figure has remained stronger than pre-COVID levels. Between 2015 and 2019, the monthly average was 15,725 new businesses created.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Information Night

Conestoga’s Centre for Entrepreneurship held an information night on Wednesday, Jan. 15th where visitors discussed upcoming events and future opportunities. Story by Spencer Beebe