May 10, 2025

Luster & Oak brings thrifters together for their largest Night Market yet

Witnessing a lineup of people waiting to take their turn shopping isn’t an uncommon sight these days – usually, it’s for something more mundane, like groceries. But on Sept., 26 in uptown Waterloo, a lineup decorated King St. N., for an event: Luster & Oak’s Night Market. Luster & Oak, originally known as Unit 5 before rebranding in 2010, is a vintage consignment boutique on King St. in Waterloo. Proximity … Continued

KOI Fest has best year yet

BY MATT HOWELL Celebrating its fifth year, KOI Fest surpassed all expectations despite bad weather and last minute venue changes. Over 100 bands performed over the Sept. 19-21 event at eight different venues, including at an outdoor mainstage. Part of King Street in Kitchener was shut down for the festival that drew people from all over the province. Show organizer Cory Crossman said this was the biggest KOI Fest yet. … Continued