Chainsaw and another uptown Waterloo live music venue, Starlight, both decided to close their doors permanently over the course of COVID-19. But even with gathering sizes increasedto 50 people, most live music venues are having to make tough decisions about the future of their establishments.

With businesses around Ontario opening back up, how are consignment and thrift stores staying afloat when the majority of their revenue relies on selling second-hand items? CBC KW's business columnist Beth Bowles spoke to several business owners to get their insight.