March 12, 2026

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

Uptown Waterloo skyline about to get a facelift

By Terry Foster, Spoke News A new mixed-purpose condo development has been approved by Waterloo city council and is set to break ground in 2020 at the corner of King Street and Bridgeport Street, with a second building located on Regina Street in Uptown Waterloo. The two-tower project will be the largest buildings in the uptown core and is expected to house up to 367 residents, as well as feature … Continued

Shaking and skating in Uptown Waterloo

BY ASHLEY KOWITZ Despite the cold, Waterloo residents grabbed their skates and headed to Waterloo Town Square on Jan. 27 for Shake-n-Skate. The event combines the elements of skating and dancing with a DJ and funky lights to set the mood. Shake-N-Skate is a free, family-friendly skating party series that was organized by the City of Waterloo and KDUB’s Vidman. This was the fifth year the event was held and … Continued