Category Archives: Retail

The year of OX

A new downtown restaurant idea. Well, we’re off! With the new year, plans are flying around with all the excitement of newness and renewal combined. As many of you know, Jeff Sample and I, with full endorsement from the Bookshelf, … Continue reading

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Council approves promotion program for impacted businesses

The following article appeared in the September 7 edition of the Guelph Mercury: City councillors have committed up to $175,000 for a promotional shot in the arm for downtown businesses impacted by five years of construction. Council endorsed a staff report … Continue reading

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Market Square Business Promotion Program

I’d like to respectfully submit my comments on the proposed Market Square Business Promotion Program. As an avid downtown supporter and frequent customer of downtown shops and restaurants, I’m looking forward to the completion of the improvements. Meanwhile, I sympathize … Continue reading

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Carden Street re-opens to traffic on Saturday, August 13

Carden Street re-opens to traffic on Saturday, August 13 One-way traffic and parking on-street as construction continues in Market Square Starting tomorrow evening, vehicles will be able to travel on Carden Street while construction continues on the rink, water feature, … Continue reading

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carden/wilson street shopping spree

On behalf of participating Carden and Wilson Street business owners I would like to bring to all of our your attention a contest we are running. Starting Wednesday August 3rd 2011 we are having a “Pool” to “Guess When Carden … Continue reading

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