Restaurant Industry

• B.C. restaurateur warns of ‘$30 burgers’ as temporary foreign worker program changes

  The federal changes will bar low-wage temporary foreign workers in regions with an unemployment rate over six per cent, while raising the minimum pay rate for high-wage workers.

  Politics

  Nov 7
  
• N.S. hits ‘pause’ on immigration nominee program applications for restaurant sector

  The program allows the province to nominate skilled workers to settle as permanent residents in Nova Scotia, but officials said a pause was needed because of overwhelming demand.

  Canada

  Apr 22
  
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• Restaurants in Canada facing ‘frugal market’ as sales dip

  Statistics Canada data shows that the prices for food purchased from restaurants increased by 5.1 per cent year over year in January, continuing a trend seen last year.

  Consumer

  Mar 26
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• Half of restaurants losing money or just breaking even, finds new report

  Sales have improved in the wake of the pandemic but profits are down "due to soaring operating costs" and low foot traffic that never recovered writes Restaurants Canada.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 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 businesses predict banner year for tourism as cruise season launches

  The cruise ship season officially kicked off over the weekend when the Norwegian Dawn sailed into the harbour.

  Economy

  Apr 24, 2023
• Okanagan Chefs Association celebrates local food and chefs

  The Okanagan is famous for its wineries, but the Okanagan Chefs Association says it's working to change that and make the valley known for its food as well.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
• N.S. restaurants say business conditions more challenging than during COVID

  Repaying COVID support loans, rising food and alcohol prices and the ongoing labour shortage are creating immense challenges for Nova Scotia restaurants, business owners say.

  Economy

  Feb 11, 2023
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• 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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• Half of Canadian restaurants operating at a loss or ‘just breaking even’

  Restaurants are facing a bumpy road to recovery due to rising expenses, low customer counts, high debt and low profitability, according to Restaurants Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022