<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Wellington West BIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are the merchants, makers, bakers, and dreamers of Hintonburg & Wellington Village]]></description><link>https://www.wellingtonwest.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:43:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wellingtonwest.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Patio Fees Waived!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exciting news dropped this week! Patio fees are being waived in Ottawa. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said after introducing the motion in yesterday's council meeting, "This is a challenging time for many small businesses. We want to support our local hospitality industry, our local restaurants and small businesses. We want them to have a great season, especially with Ottawa 200 celebrations. We don’t want to add to their financial burden". For those who have already paid your fees, you should be...]]></description><link>https://www.wellingtonwest.ca/post/2026-patio-fees-waived</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a07845b4187691eea84d561</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:49:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1dad7_11c32c2ba08e485387f17c96bc81f40f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wellington West BIA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evenings at Zibi: an Experience-Based Market Opportunity!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evenings at Zibi: an Experience-Based Market Opportunity! Zibi is quickly becoming a destination, with new residents, increased foot traffic, and a strong appetite for local businesses just minutes away.   By participating, you’re not just selling you’re: •    Introducing your business to a new audience •    Building awareness beyond Wellington West •    Creating reasons for people to visit your storefront   Think of it as bringing Wellington West to them — and then bringing them back to you. ...]]></description><link>https://www.wellingtonwest.ca/post/evenings-at-zibi-an-experience-based-market-opportunity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0755df0b9e4f37fd2542db</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:21:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1dad7_894df41e56a544e08a451445d13c618d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wellington West BIA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Booth for BIA Members at the Parkdale Night Market! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parkdale Market is offering Wellington West BIA members a free booth weekly at their Wednesday night market from June through October. We thought this would be a fun way to spotlight different WWBIA Members, and promote them to a wider audience. Think of it less like bringing your entire setup, and instead use it as an opportunity to showcase what you do or offer. As well as informing potential customers about your location, and what they can experience when they go there. Fill out the...]]></description><link>https://www.wellingtonwest.ca/post/free-booth-for-bia-members-at-the-parkdale-night-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0754bf22114a9aa2a7ca55</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:20:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1dad7_cd7de21ba20e4844982f9db789fb0925~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wellington West BIA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To: Add Your Business Address to Instagram]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ok, we are going to get right into it! First and foremost, ensure you are a business/professional page. You can do that by going to the hamburger menu (☰) on your instagram page and if you see a "for professionals" section you are good to go! Now, adding the address: Start on your business page and click "edit profile" Scroll to the "Public business information" section and click "contact options" Select "Business address" and fill out the information for your business' address Marvel at your...]]></description><link>https://www.wellingtonwest.ca/post/add-your-business-address-to-instagram</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a07396922114a9aa2a7904f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:27:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1dad7_71f7ae4fb8154a42b4383264a249f263~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wellington West BIA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant a Tree for Mother Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate Spring with the Hintonburg Community Association by planting a tree for Mother Earth. Apply, pick up, and plant. Let’s increase the tree canopy in our neighbourhood!]]></description><link>https://www.wellingtonwest.ca/post/plant-a-tree-for-mother-earth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0733dee17018105dedb2bc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:56:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1dad7_0c989b8f42f04c6ca11bc22928d21f6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wellington West BIA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk &#38; Talk Photo Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington West Photo Walks &#38; Talks

We’ll be launching Wellington West Photo Walks &#38; Talks soon, but first we’d like to see how we can collaborate.

What are the WW Photo Walks &#38; Talks?]]></description><link>https://www.wellingtonwest.ca/post/april-20th-member-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04dafbe5f825d008b2efd6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1dad7_4253bc06e08b4a9e9ff48ab983f4f932~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wellington West BIA</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>