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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
BIA Opens Entries for 2025 Brick in Architecture Awards
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has opened entries for the 2025 Brick in Architecture Awards, the premier international design competition featuring fired-clay brick. Entries are due by Friday, Aug. 29 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The 2025 Brick in Architecture Awards are now open for entries through August 29. Share New this year, the 2025 winning projects and teams will be honored live at the Inaugural Brick Excellence Gala on April 9, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida. The premier event will unite architects, designers and masonry professionals to celebrate outstanding brick design and craftsmanship. 'The winners showcase brick's virtually unlimited flexibility to achieve any aesthetic with exceptional durability for sustainable design,' said BIA President and CEO Tricia Mauer. Projects will compete for a Best in Class, Gold, Silver or Bronze award and an overall Craftsmanship Award. The winners will be judged by peers in October. Per the competition rules, all submissions must feature new clay brick products as the primary exterior building or paving material comprising over 50% of the visible surface. Entrants must be architects or designers employed by an architectural, design-build or landscape architecture firm. Projects must have been completed on or after January 1, 2019. Entries must be submitted through the awards website in one or more of these categories: Commercial* Education – K-12 Education - Colleges & Universities (Higher Education) ** Residential – Single Family Residential – Multifamily Thin Brick Paving & Landscape Projects*** Historic Renovation**** International (Projects outside of the US, Canada or a U.S. territory must be entered in this category) * If a Commercial subcategory receives fewer than 10 entries, submissions will be combined and judged within a General Commercial category ** Includes residence halls and academic/administrative buildings ***At least 50% of the project must include clay pavers ****Does not need to meet the 50% or more new brick requirement but project must have 50% or more renovated brick Winning projects will be featured through BIA's website, press releases, the media and social media campaigns. For questions, contact Megan Pace at mpace@ or 703-674-1542. The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is the nationally recognized authority on clay brick construction representing the nation's distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products. 703-620-0010.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BIA Opens Entries for 2025 Brick in Architecture Awards
First Brick Excellence Gala to Honor Winners On Stage in 2026 RESTON, Va., June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has opened entries for the 2025 Brick in Architecture Awards, the premier international design competition featuring fired-clay brick. Entries are due by Friday, Aug. 29 at 11:59 p.m. EST. New this year, the 2025 winning projects and teams will be honored live at the Inaugural Brick Excellence Gala on April 9, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida. The premier event will unite architects, designers and masonry professionals to celebrate outstanding brick design and craftsmanship. "The winners showcase brick's virtually unlimited flexibility to achieve any aesthetic with exceptional durability for sustainable design," said BIA President and CEO Tricia Mauer. Projects will compete for a Best in Class, Gold, Silver or Bronze award and an overall Craftsmanship Award. The winners will be judged by peers in October. Per the competition rules, all submissions must feature new clay brick products as the primary exterior building or paving material comprising over 50% of the visible surface. Entrants must be architects or designers employed by an architectural, design-build or landscape architecture firm. Projects must have been completed on or after January 1, 2019. Entries must be submitted through the awards website in one or more of these categories: Commercial* Education – K-12 Education - Colleges & Universities (Higher Education) ** Residential – Single Family Residential – Multifamily Thin Brick Paving & Landscape Projects*** Historic Renovation**** International (Projects outside of the US, Canada or a U.S. territory must be entered in this category) * If a Commercial subcategory receives fewer than 10 entries, submissions will be combined and judged within a General Commercial category ** Includes residence halls and academic/administrative buildings ***At least 50% of the project must include clay pavers ****Does not need to meet the 50% or more new brick requirement but project must have 50% or more renovated brick Winning projects will be featured through BIA's website, press releases, the media and social media campaigns. For questions, contact Megan Pace at mpace@ or 703-674-1542. The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is the nationally recognized authority on clay brick construction representing the nation's distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products. 703-620-0010. View source version on Contacts FOR MORE INFORMATION: Lorelei Harloe, 703-362-2774Email: LH@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Business Newcastle president asks what's next if traders reject controversial rate
CITY of Newcastle will go to business owners that pay a Special Business Rate (SBR) with two questions: whether they think the scheme provides value for money, and if it should continue. Business Newcastle president Edward Duc has a question of his own: What's next if the answer is no? This week, councillors voted to survey business owners in SBR precincts about the future of the controversial scheme after several submissions to a recent independent probe into the council raised concerns about the transparency of how the funds are levied, allocated and spent. Mr Duc said feedback he has received is that a large proportion of those who pay the SBR do not see the value in the scheme. "We've got businesses, and I'm not saying this is the only reason, who are moving from Newcastle to Charlestown because of the high commercial rates," he said. "The more money that traders have to give to the council, the more it just inhibits what they can do. "It is Business Newcastle's view that the council should suspend the SBR and generate the funding themselves out of the generous commercial rates they're charging, that's our stand at the moment." City of Newcastle made $65.9 million in business rates in 2023/24 from 15,489 active businesses, the second-highest sum of any NSW council. The SBR is an additional charge levied on businesses in the precincts on top of their standard commercial rates. The Newcastle Herald asked City of Newcastle when it intends to conduct the survey and whether it intends to remove the SBR if businesses answer no to its two questions. If not, the Herald asked what the purpose of the survey is and what the council feels the value of the SBR is to businesses. Questions were also asked about the impact of the Port of Newcastle on commercial rates and the council's response to claims that SBR funds used on events should be funded by ratepayers and the council rather than business owners. In response, a City of Newcastle spokesman said following Tuesday's council meeting, the council is considering the "most appropriate" mechanism for implementing the SBR survey. "The elected council and community will be informed at the appropriate time," he said. The scheme has long been a point of contention, with some business owners questioning its necessity and others calling for it to be axed entirely. In 2024/25, the council said the cost to administer the scheme, including BIA governance and support, is $152,700. That figure is 10 per cent of total funds levied. Business Improvement Associations (BIA) in the city centre and Darby Street, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend are independent organisations responsible for disbursing up to $100,000 of SBR funds each year. That money can be used for strategic directions to promote local business, marketing and promotions, prioritising and managing beautification projects and coordinating community events aimed at encouraging business demand. The council decides how the remainder of SBR funds are spent. Mr Duc said many business owners do not feel the SBR is being spent in a way that directly benefits them. "We've got to make sure that all of the people who actually pay the levy get to have a say," he said. "If the council doesn't take notice of the business community, then we will be having a big say, and we have a bit of muscle because we're part of Business NSW and Business Hunter. "Be assured, if the answer from businesses is no and the council decides not to act on it through the BIAs, then we will be lobbying to have it [the SBR] removed." The Davidson review recommended that the council require BIAs to undertake research with membership and the community annually, or at agreed regular intervals, to assess satisfaction, impact and present the findings to the council for consideration. CITY of Newcastle will go to business owners that pay a Special Business Rate (SBR) with two questions: whether they think the scheme provides value for money, and if it should continue. Business Newcastle president Edward Duc has a question of his own: What's next if the answer is no? This week, councillors voted to survey business owners in SBR precincts about the future of the controversial scheme after several submissions to a recent independent probe into the council raised concerns about the transparency of how the funds are levied, allocated and spent. Mr Duc said feedback he has received is that a large proportion of those who pay the SBR do not see the value in the scheme. "We've got businesses, and I'm not saying this is the only reason, who are moving from Newcastle to Charlestown because of the high commercial rates," he said. "The more money that traders have to give to the council, the more it just inhibits what they can do. "It is Business Newcastle's view that the council should suspend the SBR and generate the funding themselves out of the generous commercial rates they're charging, that's our stand at the moment." City of Newcastle made $65.9 million in business rates in 2023/24 from 15,489 active businesses, the second-highest sum of any NSW council. The SBR is an additional charge levied on businesses in the precincts on top of their standard commercial rates. The Newcastle Herald asked City of Newcastle when it intends to conduct the survey and whether it intends to remove the SBR if businesses answer no to its two questions. If not, the Herald asked what the purpose of the survey is and what the council feels the value of the SBR is to businesses. Questions were also asked about the impact of the Port of Newcastle on commercial rates and the council's response to claims that SBR funds used on events should be funded by ratepayers and the council rather than business owners. In response, a City of Newcastle spokesman said following Tuesday's council meeting, the council is considering the "most appropriate" mechanism for implementing the SBR survey. "The elected council and community will be informed at the appropriate time," he said. The scheme has long been a point of contention, with some business owners questioning its necessity and others calling for it to be axed entirely. In 2024/25, the council said the cost to administer the scheme, including BIA governance and support, is $152,700. That figure is 10 per cent of total funds levied. Business Improvement Associations (BIA) in the city centre and Darby Street, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend are independent organisations responsible for disbursing up to $100,000 of SBR funds each year. That money can be used for strategic directions to promote local business, marketing and promotions, prioritising and managing beautification projects and coordinating community events aimed at encouraging business demand. The council decides how the remainder of SBR funds are spent. Mr Duc said many business owners do not feel the SBR is being spent in a way that directly benefits them. "We've got to make sure that all of the people who actually pay the levy get to have a say," he said. "If the council doesn't take notice of the business community, then we will be having a big say, and we have a bit of muscle because we're part of Business NSW and Business Hunter. "Be assured, if the answer from businesses is no and the council decides not to act on it through the BIAs, then we will be lobbying to have it [the SBR] removed." The Davidson review recommended that the council require BIAs to undertake research with membership and the community annually, or at agreed regular intervals, to assess satisfaction, impact and present the findings to the council for consideration. CITY of Newcastle will go to business owners that pay a Special Business Rate (SBR) with two questions: whether they think the scheme provides value for money, and if it should continue. Business Newcastle president Edward Duc has a question of his own: What's next if the answer is no? This week, councillors voted to survey business owners in SBR precincts about the future of the controversial scheme after several submissions to a recent independent probe into the council raised concerns about the transparency of how the funds are levied, allocated and spent. Mr Duc said feedback he has received is that a large proportion of those who pay the SBR do not see the value in the scheme. "We've got businesses, and I'm not saying this is the only reason, who are moving from Newcastle to Charlestown because of the high commercial rates," he said. "The more money that traders have to give to the council, the more it just inhibits what they can do. "It is Business Newcastle's view that the council should suspend the SBR and generate the funding themselves out of the generous commercial rates they're charging, that's our stand at the moment." City of Newcastle made $65.9 million in business rates in 2023/24 from 15,489 active businesses, the second-highest sum of any NSW council. The SBR is an additional charge levied on businesses in the precincts on top of their standard commercial rates. The Newcastle Herald asked City of Newcastle when it intends to conduct the survey and whether it intends to remove the SBR if businesses answer no to its two questions. If not, the Herald asked what the purpose of the survey is and what the council feels the value of the SBR is to businesses. Questions were also asked about the impact of the Port of Newcastle on commercial rates and the council's response to claims that SBR funds used on events should be funded by ratepayers and the council rather than business owners. In response, a City of Newcastle spokesman said following Tuesday's council meeting, the council is considering the "most appropriate" mechanism for implementing the SBR survey. "The elected council and community will be informed at the appropriate time," he said. The scheme has long been a point of contention, with some business owners questioning its necessity and others calling for it to be axed entirely. In 2024/25, the council said the cost to administer the scheme, including BIA governance and support, is $152,700. That figure is 10 per cent of total funds levied. Business Improvement Associations (BIA) in the city centre and Darby Street, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend are independent organisations responsible for disbursing up to $100,000 of SBR funds each year. That money can be used for strategic directions to promote local business, marketing and promotions, prioritising and managing beautification projects and coordinating community events aimed at encouraging business demand. The council decides how the remainder of SBR funds are spent. Mr Duc said many business owners do not feel the SBR is being spent in a way that directly benefits them. "We've got to make sure that all of the people who actually pay the levy get to have a say," he said. "If the council doesn't take notice of the business community, then we will be having a big say, and we have a bit of muscle because we're part of Business NSW and Business Hunter. "Be assured, if the answer from businesses is no and the council decides not to act on it through the BIAs, then we will be lobbying to have it [the SBR] removed." The Davidson review recommended that the council require BIAs to undertake research with membership and the community annually, or at agreed regular intervals, to assess satisfaction, impact and present the findings to the council for consideration. CITY of Newcastle will go to business owners that pay a Special Business Rate (SBR) with two questions: whether they think the scheme provides value for money, and if it should continue. Business Newcastle president Edward Duc has a question of his own: What's next if the answer is no? This week, councillors voted to survey business owners in SBR precincts about the future of the controversial scheme after several submissions to a recent independent probe into the council raised concerns about the transparency of how the funds are levied, allocated and spent. Mr Duc said feedback he has received is that a large proportion of those who pay the SBR do not see the value in the scheme. "We've got businesses, and I'm not saying this is the only reason, who are moving from Newcastle to Charlestown because of the high commercial rates," he said. "The more money that traders have to give to the council, the more it just inhibits what they can do. "It is Business Newcastle's view that the council should suspend the SBR and generate the funding themselves out of the generous commercial rates they're charging, that's our stand at the moment." City of Newcastle made $65.9 million in business rates in 2023/24 from 15,489 active businesses, the second-highest sum of any NSW council. The SBR is an additional charge levied on businesses in the precincts on top of their standard commercial rates. The Newcastle Herald asked City of Newcastle when it intends to conduct the survey and whether it intends to remove the SBR if businesses answer no to its two questions. If not, the Herald asked what the purpose of the survey is and what the council feels the value of the SBR is to businesses. Questions were also asked about the impact of the Port of Newcastle on commercial rates and the council's response to claims that SBR funds used on events should be funded by ratepayers and the council rather than business owners. In response, a City of Newcastle spokesman said following Tuesday's council meeting, the council is considering the "most appropriate" mechanism for implementing the SBR survey. "The elected council and community will be informed at the appropriate time," he said. The scheme has long been a point of contention, with some business owners questioning its necessity and others calling for it to be axed entirely. In 2024/25, the council said the cost to administer the scheme, including BIA governance and support, is $152,700. That figure is 10 per cent of total funds levied. Business Improvement Associations (BIA) in the city centre and Darby Street, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend are independent organisations responsible for disbursing up to $100,000 of SBR funds each year. That money can be used for strategic directions to promote local business, marketing and promotions, prioritising and managing beautification projects and coordinating community events aimed at encouraging business demand. The council decides how the remainder of SBR funds are spent. Mr Duc said many business owners do not feel the SBR is being spent in a way that directly benefits them. "We've got to make sure that all of the people who actually pay the levy get to have a say," he said. "If the council doesn't take notice of the business community, then we will be having a big say, and we have a bit of muscle because we're part of Business NSW and Business Hunter. "Be assured, if the answer from businesses is no and the council decides not to act on it through the BIAs, then we will be lobbying to have it [the SBR] removed." The Davidson review recommended that the council require BIAs to undertake research with membership and the community annually, or at agreed regular intervals, to assess satisfaction, impact and present the findings to the council for consideration.
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Business owners to give their two cents on controversial rate scheme
BUSINESS owners who fork out to pay City of Newcastle business rates will have the chance to offer their two cents on a controversial scheme. Several submissions to a recent independent probe into the council raised concerns about the transparency of how Special Business Rate (SBR) funds are levied, allocated and spent. Some argued Business Improvement Associations (BIA) may not be the most appropriate bodies to oversee funds intended for local benefit. The BIAs are independent organisations responsible for the disbursement of up to $100,000 a year. That money can be used for strategic directions to promote local business, marketing and promotions, prioritising and managing beautification projects and coordinating community events aimed at encouraging business demand. Business owners have long questioned the value they receive and the costs of administering the scheme. Liberal councillors Callum Pull and Jenny Barrie at this week's council meeting moved a motion that will give business owners in SBR precincts in the city centre and Darby Street, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend a chance to have their say on the future of the scheme. Cr Pull said the independent review reinforced the need for better engagement with businesses about the SBR. "Council will now oversee annual consultation with business owners in the SBR precincts, with much broader consultation occurring with the whole community each council term," he said. The SBR is an additional charge levied on businesses in the precincts on top of their standard commercial rates. The scheme has long been a point of contention, with some business owners questioning its necessity and others calling for it to be axed entirely. City of Newcastle made $65.9 million in business rates in 2023/24 from 15,489 active businesses, the second-highest sum of any NSW council. In 2024/25, the council said the cost to administer the scheme, including BIA governance and support, is $152,700. That figure is 10 per cent of total funds levied. The Davidson Business Advisory review of the council recommended that it require BIAs to undertake research with membership and the community annually, or at agreed regular intervals, to assess satisfaction, impact and present the findings to the council for consideration. As part of the council's decision this week, business owners will be asked annually whether they feel the scheme provides value for money and whether they think it should continue. A broad survey will poll community members, grant recipients, property owners, rate-paying residents and tenants on the value of retaining the SBR. Cr Pull said the survey should give the council a clear picture of the position of business owners on the scheme. "These won't be the only questions the council asks in their consultation, but they will be a crucial part of deciding the future of the scheme," he said. Reports were made to the Davidson review of SBR money being redirected to unrelated council promotions that do not directly benefit businesses. The funds, according to Newcastle council, are reserved exclusively for the promotion, beautification and development of those business precincts. BUSINESS owners who fork out to pay City of Newcastle business rates will have the chance to offer their two cents on a controversial scheme. Several submissions to a recent independent probe into the council raised concerns about the transparency of how Special Business Rate (SBR) funds are levied, allocated and spent. Some argued Business Improvement Associations (BIA) may not be the most appropriate bodies to oversee funds intended for local benefit. The BIAs are independent organisations responsible for the disbursement of up to $100,000 a year. That money can be used for strategic directions to promote local business, marketing and promotions, prioritising and managing beautification projects and coordinating community events aimed at encouraging business demand. Business owners have long questioned the value they receive and the costs of administering the scheme. Liberal councillors Callum Pull and Jenny Barrie at this week's council meeting moved a motion that will give business owners in SBR precincts in the city centre and Darby Street, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend a chance to have their say on the future of the scheme. Cr Pull said the independent review reinforced the need for better engagement with businesses about the SBR. "Council will now oversee annual consultation with business owners in the SBR precincts, with much broader consultation occurring with the whole community each council term," he said. The SBR is an additional charge levied on businesses in the precincts on top of their standard commercial rates. The scheme has long been a point of contention, with some business owners questioning its necessity and others calling for it to be axed entirely. City of Newcastle made $65.9 million in business rates in 2023/24 from 15,489 active businesses, the second-highest sum of any NSW council. In 2024/25, the council said the cost to administer the scheme, including BIA governance and support, is $152,700. That figure is 10 per cent of total funds levied. The Davidson Business Advisory review of the council recommended that it require BIAs to undertake research with membership and the community annually, or at agreed regular intervals, to assess satisfaction, impact and present the findings to the council for consideration. As part of the council's decision this week, business owners will be asked annually whether they feel the scheme provides value for money and whether they think it should continue. A broad survey will poll community members, grant recipients, property owners, rate-paying residents and tenants on the value of retaining the SBR. Cr Pull said the survey should give the council a clear picture of the position of business owners on the scheme. "These won't be the only questions the council asks in their consultation, but they will be a crucial part of deciding the future of the scheme," he said. Reports were made to the Davidson review of SBR money being redirected to unrelated council promotions that do not directly benefit businesses. The funds, according to Newcastle council, are reserved exclusively for the promotion, beautification and development of those business precincts. BUSINESS owners who fork out to pay City of Newcastle business rates will have the chance to offer their two cents on a controversial scheme. Several submissions to a recent independent probe into the council raised concerns about the transparency of how Special Business Rate (SBR) funds are levied, allocated and spent. Some argued Business Improvement Associations (BIA) may not be the most appropriate bodies to oversee funds intended for local benefit. The BIAs are independent organisations responsible for the disbursement of up to $100,000 a year. That money can be used for strategic directions to promote local business, marketing and promotions, prioritising and managing beautification projects and coordinating community events aimed at encouraging business demand. Business owners have long questioned the value they receive and the costs of administering the scheme. Liberal councillors Callum Pull and Jenny Barrie at this week's council meeting moved a motion that will give business owners in SBR precincts in the city centre and Darby Street, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend a chance to have their say on the future of the scheme. Cr Pull said the independent review reinforced the need for better engagement with businesses about the SBR. "Council will now oversee annual consultation with business owners in the SBR precincts, with much broader consultation occurring with the whole community each council term," he said. The SBR is an additional charge levied on businesses in the precincts on top of their standard commercial rates. The scheme has long been a point of contention, with some business owners questioning its necessity and others calling for it to be axed entirely. City of Newcastle made $65.9 million in business rates in 2023/24 from 15,489 active businesses, the second-highest sum of any NSW council. In 2024/25, the council said the cost to administer the scheme, including BIA governance and support, is $152,700. That figure is 10 per cent of total funds levied. The Davidson Business Advisory review of the council recommended that it require BIAs to undertake research with membership and the community annually, or at agreed regular intervals, to assess satisfaction, impact and present the findings to the council for consideration. As part of the council's decision this week, business owners will be asked annually whether they feel the scheme provides value for money and whether they think it should continue. A broad survey will poll community members, grant recipients, property owners, rate-paying residents and tenants on the value of retaining the SBR. Cr Pull said the survey should give the council a clear picture of the position of business owners on the scheme. "These won't be the only questions the council asks in their consultation, but they will be a crucial part of deciding the future of the scheme," he said. Reports were made to the Davidson review of SBR money being redirected to unrelated council promotions that do not directly benefit businesses. The funds, according to Newcastle council, are reserved exclusively for the promotion, beautification and development of those business precincts. BUSINESS owners who fork out to pay City of Newcastle business rates will have the chance to offer their two cents on a controversial scheme. Several submissions to a recent independent probe into the council raised concerns about the transparency of how Special Business Rate (SBR) funds are levied, allocated and spent. Some argued Business Improvement Associations (BIA) may not be the most appropriate bodies to oversee funds intended for local benefit. The BIAs are independent organisations responsible for the disbursement of up to $100,000 a year. That money can be used for strategic directions to promote local business, marketing and promotions, prioritising and managing beautification projects and coordinating community events aimed at encouraging business demand. Business owners have long questioned the value they receive and the costs of administering the scheme. Liberal councillors Callum Pull and Jenny Barrie at this week's council meeting moved a motion that will give business owners in SBR precincts in the city centre and Darby Street, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend a chance to have their say on the future of the scheme. Cr Pull said the independent review reinforced the need for better engagement with businesses about the SBR. "Council will now oversee annual consultation with business owners in the SBR precincts, with much broader consultation occurring with the whole community each council term," he said. The SBR is an additional charge levied on businesses in the precincts on top of their standard commercial rates. The scheme has long been a point of contention, with some business owners questioning its necessity and others calling for it to be axed entirely. City of Newcastle made $65.9 million in business rates in 2023/24 from 15,489 active businesses, the second-highest sum of any NSW council. In 2024/25, the council said the cost to administer the scheme, including BIA governance and support, is $152,700. That figure is 10 per cent of total funds levied. The Davidson Business Advisory review of the council recommended that it require BIAs to undertake research with membership and the community annually, or at agreed regular intervals, to assess satisfaction, impact and present the findings to the council for consideration. As part of the council's decision this week, business owners will be asked annually whether they feel the scheme provides value for money and whether they think it should continue. A broad survey will poll community members, grant recipients, property owners, rate-paying residents and tenants on the value of retaining the SBR. Cr Pull said the survey should give the council a clear picture of the position of business owners on the scheme. "These won't be the only questions the council asks in their consultation, but they will be a crucial part of deciding the future of the scheme," he said. Reports were made to the Davidson review of SBR money being redirected to unrelated council promotions that do not directly benefit businesses. The funds, according to Newcastle council, are reserved exclusively for the promotion, beautification and development of those business precincts.
CTV News
7 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Team-up focuses on safety in downtown Kitchener
The BIA, Waterloo Regional Police and the City of Kitchener are teaming up for a new initiative in downtown Kitchener. CTV's Jeff Pickel has the details.
