Kensington in the Media
We are very active on our social media platforms of Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook follow us there for current events and highlights from our businesses.
Our shopping district is often featured in local, provincial and even international publications. Here are some of our recent media appearances!
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Kensington featured in Culinaire Magazine
Kensington business members participated in creating a Kensington guide insert for Culinaire Magazine featured in the December edition. Click on the image to the right to open a PDF copy of the walking map.
Businesses Relieved No Lockdown, but Many Still Facing a Tough Road
The Alberta government's decision not to institute a full lockdown was met with relief Tuesday by many in the small business community. Amanda Stephenson • Calgary HeraldPublishing date: Nov 25, 2020 Read the article in the Calgary Herald. Excerpt: On Tuesday, Kenney...
Small businesses ask Calgarians to shop local this holiday season
Kensington kicked off the holiday season with their annual Christmas shopping night. Watch the CTV News coverage of our Late Night Shopping Event.
BIAs Mark 50 Years in Canada Amid COVID-19 Challenges
By Mario Toneguzzi - Retail Insider “BIAs are integral to advancing distinct, livable, vibrant and resilient business communities in Ontario and beyond, and arguably Ontario’s (Toronto’s) greatest export,” said Kay Matthews, Executive Director of Ontario Business...
BIAs Celebrate 50 Years in Canada!
Today, our city’s local main street businesses are celebrating a big milestone. September 16 marks the 50th anniversary of Canada’s first Business Improvement Area (BIA) – groups of neighbourhood businesses working together to promote economic vitality. BIAs are...
Opinion: With backing of Business Improvement Areas, Calgary’s trendy streets will survive
Sep 08, 2020 - Annie MacInnis, Calgary Herald During this pandemic, we have all been reminded of the necessity, the value and the rewards of working for the common good of our community. In recent months, working for the benefit of all to protect our health and our...
Historic Plaza Theatre closes its doors; owners hope to lease it to new operators
Calgary Herald, Eric VolmersAug 26, 2020 The iconic Plaza Theatre in Kensington has closed its doors, although the family who owns it is hoping to lease it to someone who will continue running it as a movie theatre. Financial pressures due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Calgary’s iconic Plaza Theatre up for lease
Ina Sidhu @ CTV News Calgary, Video JournalistAugust 26, 2020A landmark in the heart of Kensington, the owner of the Plaza Theatre is looking for someone to take over its lease. “We weren’t expecting to put it up this early however due to the circumstances that COVID...
Group helps small businesses with their relaunch
June 29, 2020 | CTV News
Covering the #SmallBusinessesEveryday and Be Local group supporting small business re-launch.
Featured Member: The Naked Leaf Tea Shop
June 12, 2020 | Global News
The Naked Leaf owner Jonathan Kane figured out a way to help not only his business make it through COVID-19, but also neighbouring businesses in his community.
Spotlight on Business
2019 | CTV
Kensington is featured on CTV as a great place to shop locally for the holiday season.
Calgary launches #BuyLocalYYC campaign to help businesses get shoppers in the door
Nov 4, 2019 | CBC News
‘What they really need more than anything is customers. That’s the bottom line,’ says Kensington BIA
Calgarians, businesses encouraged to #BuyLocalYYC ahead of holidays
Nov 4, 2019 | Global News (TV)
Ahead of the holiday shopping season, a City of Calgary initiative is hoping Calgarians will choose local.
PARKing Day in Calgary
More than a dozen parking spots in northwest Calgary were transformed into interactive art exhibits on Friday.
Cat-dad and critter reunited at Regal Cat Cafe adoption night
Jan 28, 2019 | Ryan Rumbolt, Calgary Herald
Kensington Neighbourhood Guide
Dec 21, 2018 | Annie MacInnis, Tourism Calgary
Family-run Scottish Shoppe looks to survive through COVID-19
Jun 26, 2020 | David Parker, Calgary Herald
The Scottish Shoppe & A Little Bit of Ireland has not only lost sales at its location on 10th Street N.W. just around the corner from Memorial Drive…
Calgary businesses adapt to new reality after COVID-19 reopening
June 8, 2020 | Global News
For many Alberta businesses, reopening under the new COVID-19 guidelines has been tough. As Adam Toy reports, some are seeing an opportunity during these uncertain times.
Calgary businesses adapt to new reality after COVID-19 reopening
June 8, 2020 | Global News
For many Alberta businesses, reopening under the new COVID-19 guidelines has been tough. As Adam Toy reports, some are seeing an opportunity during these uncertain times.
Calgarians encouraged to avoid big box stores, shop locally this holiday season
Dec 8, 2019 | CTV News
Calgary’s destination neighbourhoods are on board with a campaign to promote holiday shopping at local businesses, as holiday markets also promote local vendors.
City encourages Calgarians to buy local, support Calgary business owners
Nov 4, 2019 | CTV News (TV)
The City of Calgary has unveiled a campaign designed to support local business owners ahead of the holiday shopping season.
The High Life on the Horizon in Kensington
Oct 26, 2019 | Cindy Stephen, Calgary Herald
The Theodore’s stylish yet affordable condos to tower over teh area’s cool coffee shops, trendy restaurants
Slammed by downtown 'tax shift', shop owners bail out of trendy districts
Mar 30, 2019 | Amanda Stephenson, Calgary Herald
(Kensington is working with the City of Calgary to openly discuss the impact that non-residential (commercial area) tax rates have had on our small-business areas. Although a ‘negative’ article, the impact of tax choices is a very important part of the discussion about sharing taxation with residential areas.)
#KensingtonLove in Japan
Mar 14, 2019 | Ms. Ishikawa
Kensingotn was featured as a shopping destination in a Japanese magazine. The other cities featured were Paris, Taipai and Kyoto.
A Torontonian's Guide to Calgary
Jan 25, 2019 | Danny Austin, Calgary Economic Development
Kensington Ramps Up its Cool Factor
Oct 2, 2018 | Mario Toneguzzi, Troy Media
Featured Member: Marathon Ethiopian Restaurant
June 22, 2020 | City of Calgary & Calgary Economic Development
Throughout the pandemic, Marathon Ethiopian Restaurant donated over 150 meals every Wednesday to those in need.
PARKER: Local only at Free House in Kensington
Jan 6, 2020 | Calgary Hearld
Local beer and food hall, Freehouse, is set to open mid Janurary 2020.
In a Year of Abrupt Transitions, a Trip to Tahiti. And Calgary.
Dec 31, 2019 | NY Times
Kensington is recognized in the New York Times as “a very neighborhoody area that feels part of the sprawling city, but also easily walkable.”
Calgarians encouraged to celebrate Christmas and support business in Kensington
Dec 12, 2019 | Calgary 660 News
Like other small shopping districts in Calgary, the tough economy has taken a toll in Kensington. The community is getting ready for another week of Christmas in Kensington.
Kensington is evolving nicely - thank you!
Dec 6, 2019 | Richard White, Post Media
The Calgary Hearld notes that healthy neighbourhoods are never static and many new business are popping up in Kensington.
38 Places to Shop in Kensington
2019 | Avenue Magazine
Although Kensington has gone through some dramatic transformations over the past few years, it has maintained its status as one of the best destinations in the city for shopping local and finding handmade goods.
Calgary launches campaign to urge citizens to buy local
Nov 4, 2019 | LiveWire Calgary
The city is encouraging citizens to make their dollars count locally by supporting Calgary businesses and entrepreneurs with their #BuyLocalYYC campaign.
Kensington: Calgary’s Urban Village
Sep 30, 2019 | Jules Torti, Realtor.ca
A lovely description of Kensington in the Neighbourhood Guides section of Realtor.ca
Charming Calgary: a guide to Alberta's cosmopolitan city
Jul 17, 2019 | Annette Christie, The Guardian
Visitors to Calgary will discover a city with community at its heart, that’s brimming with indie restaurants, cool shops and markets. It’s also surrounded by natural beauty.
Be a local hero, shop local, help Calgary's economy recover
Mar 18, 2019 | Annie MacInnis, Calgary Hearald
YYC District Guide: Everything to check out in Kensington Village
Mar 7, 2019 | Kristy Archibald, Daily Hive
New Condos Help Kensington Thrive!
Oct 10, 2018 | Richard White, Everyday Tourist
Kensington: One of North America's Healthiest Urban Villages
July 19, 2014 | Richard White, The Everyday Tourist