Bars

• As Montreal nightlife begins to return, promoters hope to reverse pre-COVID decline

  People like to think nightlife is part of what defines Montreal, but there are questions about how it will bounce back from the pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 19
• Quebec premier says reopening needs to be gradual, despite drop in COVID-19 cases

  The province will further lift restrictions on Monday, including moving all the regions remaining at the orange alert level to less-restrictive yellow.

  Health

  Jun 13
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• Kingston one of five top cities in Ontario hardest hit by pandemic

  Kingston's hospitality and tourism sector one of Ontario's most hardest hit by the pandemic. Local expert predicts that every bar, restaurant and hotel will be hiring this summer.

  Canada

  Jun 11
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• RCMP make arrest in sex assault investigation linked to Hamilton bars and restaurants

  RCMP in Burnaby, B.C. arrested Jesse Chiavaroli, 41, in a multi-jurisdictional sexual assault investigation.

  Crime

  Jun 8
• COVID-19: Restrictions at restaurants, bars loosen as Saskatchewan begins Step 1 of reopening plan

  Restaurants and bars in Saskatchewan are now allowed to increase the number of people at one table, but two metres or structural barriers between tables are still required.

  Economy

  May 30
• COVID-19: Montreal restaurants, bars look ahead to reopening date with mixed emotions

  Restauranteurs want to remind customers who are ready to dine to be patient and kind as they do their best to serve clients for the first time in months.

  Canada

  May 19
• Regina restaurants, bars welcome back guests for in-person and patio dining

  On Monday, restaurants and bars in Regina were able to welcome back guests for in-person dining and patios under provincial health guidelines.

  Canada

  May 17
• COVID-19: Montreal mayor backing reopening of restaurant terraces

  Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante tweeted several times about the need to allow outdoor dining at Montreal bars and restaurants amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  May 6
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• Restaurant industry calls on financial support from Ontario government

  Ontario's restaurant industry is demanding the provincial government pick up a $100-million tab following the abrupt closure of indoor and outdoor dining last week.

  Health

  Apr 6
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• COVID: Sweeping new restrictions in place including in-person dining at B.C. bars and restaurants

  All food and liquor-serving premises must only provide take-out or delivery service. Dine-in service is prohibited, except for outdoor patios.

  Health

  Mar 29