holiday season

‘It’s great to see’ Waterloo Region coming together to support Indigenous art this holiday season

The Indigenous Holiday Art Market on Sunday, Dec. 5 features some meaningful local gifts for the holidays. “Small creators are very intentional with every item they use,” said Emma Smith, a Waterloo-based Indigenous beader and artist who owns Rain Beading, selling primarily upcycled and thrifted jewelry. “I know I specifically go and thrift much of the metal parts of the jewelry that I use.” It will be the second in-person … Continued

Waterloo Region food bank aims to provide 3.5 million meals this year

More than 34,000 people in the Waterloo Region feel what it is like to be hungry, said Kim Wilhelm, the director of development at the local food bank.

Be a diva, with hair by Deeva

After 24 years in business, Dee Fortier says invest in your hair because you wear it everyday.

Great gift ideas to woo him and her

BY MATT LINSEMAN It’s tough coming up with a great gift idea for your boyfriend or girlfriend during the holiday season. However, you can warm her heart and rock his socks off with some of these unique ideas for presents. A couple of seasonal stores at Conestoga Mall are only here for a limited time but have excellent gift ideas for your significant other. Calendar Club is a seasonal retailer … Continued

Tech gifts popular

BY JOSH KENNEDY With the holiday season just around the corner, many people are trying to think of good ideas for Christmas gifts. For your gadget geeks, stores such as Future Shop and Best Buy always have many tech gifts on sale, ranging from laptops to video game consoles. Stores such as Chapters, which started off selling books, are also getting in on the action, selling electronics as well, such … Continued

Slow down and give thanks

BY MARK LORENTZ It’s the most wonderful time of year – for retailers. The holiday season is upon us and more than likely your chequing account is going to take a hit, but it doesn’t have to be a large one. Across Canada, less money is being spent on the holidays as we become conscious of our spending habits. According to a poll conducted by RBC in October, shoppers overall … Continued

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