Hospitality

• More than half of B.C. restaurants in the red, industry warns

  The industry is calling for a dedicated Ministry of Hospitality to act as a one stop shop for regulation and support of B.C.'s restaurants.

  Economy

  Jan 23
  
• Archaic liquor laws smothering B.C. bars and restaurants, lounge owner says

  A B.C. cocktail lounge owner says getting specialty product means investing heavily in entire cases of product, and still having to wait months for it to arrive.

  Politics

  Dec 12, 2023
  
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• Foundation helping B.C. hospitality workers with medical hardship struggling with demand

  The B.C. Hospitality Foundation is hoping to raise $100,000 for a program that gives grants to service workers facing medical hardship.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2023
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• Victoria pledges $2.5 million from ‘Airbnb tax’ to help house hospitality workers

  The money will go to help build a 40-unit apartment with one-third held at below market rents and with priority given to hospitality industry workers.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
• Kelowna resort hires first ever four-legged employee

  Winston, a seven-year-old yellow lab, has extensive experience in the hospitality industry his goal was to become a guide dog, but he was too friendly for the job.

  Features

  Jun 10, 2023
• Major B.C. pub chain the Donnelly Group files for creditor protection

  Donnelly Group said it had announced plans to initiate proceedings under the Companies' Creditor Arrangement Act, and that the B.C. Supreme Court had granted an initial order.

  Economy

  May 24, 2023
• Halifax bars and restaurants await crowds from QMJHL finals: ‘What more could you ask for?’

  The Halifax Mooseheads 'bring in a lot of business from local fans; they've got a very loyal and supportive fan base,' says a local restaurant supervisor.

  Sports

  May 9, 2023
• B.C. restaurant that had $40K of whisky seized in ‘prohibition-style raid’ settles with province

  Fets Whisky Kitchen will get the booze back, but only after they cease to hold their liquor licence and after they pay a $3,000 fine.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2022
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• N.B. businesses still facing staff shortages as school returns

  Staff shortages have had impacts across the economy but continue to impact the hospitality industry especially, according to the Moncton Chamber of Commerce.

  Economy

  Sep 4, 2022
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• Vancouver getting a ‘night mayor’ to boost hospitality sector

  The new Office of Night Time Economy will serve as a single point of contact for Vancouver's tourism, hospitality and arts and culture sectors as they seek to grown and innovate.

  Entertainment

  Jun 23, 2022