Hospitality
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Foundation helping B.C. hospitality workers with medical hardship struggling with demandThe B.C. Hospitality Foundation is hoping to raise $100,000 for a program that gives grants to service workers facing medical hardship.CanadaNov 20
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Victoria pledges $2.5 million from ‘Airbnb tax’ to help house hospitality workersThe 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.CanadaSep 20
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Kelowna resort hires first ever four-legged employeeWinston, 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.FeaturesJun 10
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Major B.C. pub chain the Donnelly Group files for creditor protectionDonnelly 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.EconomyMay 24
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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.SportsMay 9
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B.C. restaurant that had $40K of whisky seized in ‘prohibition-style raid’ settles with provinceFets 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.PoliticsDec 8, 2022
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N.B. businesses still facing staff shortages as school returnsStaff shortages have had impacts across the economy but continue to impact the hospitality industry especially, according to the Moncton Chamber of Commerce.EconomySep 4, 2022
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Vancouver getting a ‘night mayor’ to boost hospitality sectorThe 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.EntertainmentJun 23, 2022
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New mental health initiative created in Calgary focuses on healing hospitality industryThe impact of COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants and bars exposed a mental health crisis. A Calgary man who worked in the industry developed a project to help those suffering.ConsumerJun 13, 2022
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Kingston, Ont.’s hospitality sector forced to adapt due to labour shortageThe hospitality industry at large and in Kingston is facing a labour shortage, and businesses have to adjust in order to recruit staff.CanadaJun 7, 2022
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