Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

• Bone appetit! Dogs now allowed on Nova Scotia restaurant and cafe patios

  The change, in effect on Tuesday, is a part of Premier Iain Rankin's promise to "remove unnecessary barriers for restaurants to meet customer needs."

  Canada

  Mar 30
• N.S. restaurants get new COVID-19 check-in solution to track patrons

  The new approach allows patrons to use their own cell phones to check in upon arriving to a restaurant, in order to make contact tracing easier for Public Health.

  Feb 2
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• Shuttered HRM businesses frustrated as speculation over reopening lengthens

  'I understand the government can’t guarantee where numbers will be, but I do think they need to have some idea on where the number level has to get.'

  Economy

  Dec 14, 2020
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• N.S. offers one-time grant for businesses ordered closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions

  Nova Scotia officials announced on Thursday a one-time grant, capped at $5,000, for businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
• Rising COVID-19 cases leads restaurant and bar group to recommend Halifax closures

  The association expects about 200 independent restaurants and bars will permanently close because of the health crisis.

  Consumer

  Nov 24, 2020
• Coronavirus: Amid record job losses, Nova Scotia restaurant owners innovate

  An estimated 24,500 Nova Scotians working in the food service sector have lost their jobs, but not everyone is closing up shop.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2020
• Halifax businesses split on possible effects of incoming smoking ban

  Halifax Regional Council has voted to amend an existing bylaw to prohibit smoking of any kind on municipal property, except in specially designated areas.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2018
• Restaurant industry reacts after sexual misconduct allegations shake up Dartmouth café

  A report by the Coast has alleged that Zane Kelsall, the now-former co-owner of Two If By Sea Cafe and Anchored Coffee, created an atmosphere of "manipulation and intimidation."

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2018
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• The inspection gap: Big business, big problem for Nova Scotia’s food establishments

  Many food safety experts point to Toronto's DineSafe program as an example of one of the best systems in the country.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2017