Nick Benninger is a Waterloo Region-based chef and restaurateur, and together with his wife Natalie they own Fat Sparrow Group. He spoke with food writer Andrew Coppolino about re-opening again during Covid-19, and how the pandemic has changed the local food scene, in some cases for the better.
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Here is an overview of the farmers’ markets in Waterloo Region. The markets are clear in their pandemic safety protocols regarding distancing, directional arrows and masks: please check with specific markets for their rules and requirements and how they are implemented.
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We’ll be cheering on Team Canada’s 371 athletes (5 from Waterloo Region) at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. If the games inspire you to try a new sport, here are some ways to experience the thrill of competition or discover a new past time in Waterloo Region.
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Virtual Waterloo is an immersive video series that gives people the experience of visiting Waterloo Region so they can explore before they visit!
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The pandemic has contributed to the growth of local craft beer and small-batch breweries, which have seen a boost in sales as they continued to gain market share. Here’s a sampling of a few local breweries and what they have on the brew menu for the summer months.
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Mulberry Design, Little Wolf and the Willow, Morningstar Designs and Luke Swinson Art are just a few local Indigenous entrepreneurs who are building their businesses in Waterloo Region and are connecting with settlers and Indigenous peoples across the world.
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The Art Fresco project has re-launched in Waterloo Region, providing beautiful public art that complements a restaurant’s patio setting. But more than that, the project supports the arts and hospitality sectors and pleases patrons at the same time.
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The Record - The provincial government will provide more than $16 million in funding to build a new recreational facility in the Township of Wellesley. This new facility will include an ice pad, space for both senior and youth centres, a walking track, gymnasium and two soccer pitches.
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