Food Services

• Vacancies decline in hospitality industry, but hiring struggles continue in Sask.

  New StatCan data shows vacancies are still up in the sector by more than 62,000 from the first quarter of 2020. Stakeholders in Saskatchewan say the labour shortage is tangible.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
  
• Winnipeg’s food services sector struggles as job vacancies remain high

  COVID-19 restrictions have eased nationwide, yet job vacancies remain high, and nowhere is this more evident than the food services sector.

  Economy

  Mar 24, 2022
  
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• B.C. to phase out private contracts in acute care facilities around the province

  Workers employed by private contractors that provide housekeeping and food services at acute health-care facilities in B.C. will have their employment returned to the government.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2021
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• Manitoba’s level red COVID-19 restrictions reflected in latest employment numbers

  The latest look at Manitoba's job numbers since the COVID-19 second wave lockdown began shows considerable losses, mainly in the services-producing sector.

  Economy

  Jan 8, 2021
• New fund looks to support London-Middlesex bars, restaurants through pandemic

  The fund aims to help cover the added expenses that come with reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Health

  Aug 7, 2020
• Alberta hospital cafeteria, janitorial staff called unsung heroes of COVID-19 pandemic

  Dr. Peter Brindley, a critical care physician at the University of Alberta Hospital, said he thinks cleaning and janitorial staff deserve the spotlight.

  Health

  May 29, 2020
• ‘Not my Stella’s’: Former employees speak out about harassment allegations

  Former Stella's employees who created an Instagram account are speaking out and are demanding the restaurant make several changes.

  Nov 10, 2018
• NSHA says goodbye to Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza as contract ends

  All Tim Hortons and Pizza Pizza locations in the Nova Scotia Health Authority's (NSHA) central zone will cease operations effective April 30.

  Health

  Apr 18, 2018
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• Toronto restaurants pushing for elimination of plastic straws to reduce waste

  The Last Straw Toronto was started by a group of bar industry veterans who, according to their website, are all too aware of the waste produced in the hospitality industry.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2018