May 10, 2025

Popular Instagram pug hospitalized

It only took about 4 hours to raise $20,000 for Lil’ Pickles the Pug, thanks to her social media presence, her followers, and other popular dog account influencers.

How COVID-19 is helping some independent jewelry creators

“I thought COVID would negatively impact my business but surprisingly it was the complete opposite! When COVID hit, my revenue started to increase at a steadier rate than it had in the past,” said local business owner Taylor Bell.

Upcycling has a wonderful upside

By WENDY HUENUL-VALDES Turning old into new, artists, including those in Kitchener-Waterloo, are featuring their creations in stores and on websites. Juneandjethro is the name of local artist Emily Shield’s Etsy shop where she sells her upcycled vintage items. Upcycling is a term used to describe previously loved items that have been refurbished to either a better state or an item that’s been completely flipped and made into something different. … Continued