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Waterloo Chronicle | Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 8 | WINDOWS & DOORS SPECIALISTS. ay DEWAR waterloochronicle.ca IBNEWS BILL JACKSON bjackson@torstar.ca The sign for Waterloo's iconic Sonny's Drive-In has been removed, and the Chron- icle has learned the property at 256 Weber St. N. was purchased by Conestoga College. JUST THE FACTS + The iconic fast-food business estab- lished bak in 1965 was listed for sale last spring w: ive bi ers — ‘the b business for $775, 000, ‘or the busi- nes and property, i for $2, oH 000. Bill Jackson/Metroland WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? 256 WEBER ST. N. + The Chronicle has since learned the property was purchased by Conestoga Col- lege for $2,995,000. The transaction closed last September. + A spokesperson for the college con- firmed the purchase but said plans for the future use of the property are currently un- der development and nothing specific can be shared at this tim + The college's | John W. Tibbits campus wellasthe property at250 Weber St. N. that's till in operation as an Economy Lube and Tire, located. atthe corner of University Ave- nue. - According toa property search, 250 We- ber St.N. has: remained under the same pri- 1967. + The restaurant shuttered last summer, and the former owner posted notes in win- dows thanking customers for their loyalty over the years; however, it was unknown at that time if the drive-in would reopen under a different owner. THE CITY OF Waterloo Recreation Programs Surve Your feedback will help the City offer programming which reflects the diverse interests and needs of Waterloo residents. Get started! Scan the QR code or visit www.engagewr.ca/waterloo-recreation-programs P. 519-88 550 TTY. 1-866-78 sd ” The college’ 's Waterloo campus provides programs related to the skilled trades, hos- pitality and culinary arts communications jocbeltey as well as aca- demic upgrading, E studies and other career-focused programs. Ble F : 941 waterloo.ca