Restaurants

• Saskatoon restaurants facing pest issues as cockroach found in sandwich

  A restaurant in Saskatoon is under the spotlight after a customer found an unexpected surprise in her food and took it to social media, with her post blowing up.

  Canada

  Feb 24
  
• Edmonton restaurant adjusts business model as report predicts industry closures

  Researchers at Dalhousie University believe Canada could experience a net loss of 4,000 restaurants in 2026. One Edmonton business owner has already faced that reality.

  Economy

  Jan 9
  
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• Canada could lose 4,000 restaurants in 2026, new report suggests

  The figure refers to the number of restaurants Canada will lose on a 'net basis,' meaning the number of closures will exceed the number of new restaurants opening by 4,000.

  Economy

  Jan 9
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• Richmond restaurant out thousands due to Canada Post strike

  Canada Post says that while postal services have resumed, "uncertainty and instability in the postal service will continue with the union's decision to conduct rotating strikes.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2025
• Tough economic times for Canada take another bite out of Kelowna dining scene

  A new report released this week by Restaurants Canada paints a bleak outlook for the industry.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2025
• Hospitality industry concerned over possible BCGEU strike

  BC’s hospitality industry is concerned that an upcoming potential strike by the BCGEU could hurt restaurants, bars and other establishments that rely on provincial liquor sales.

  News

  Sep 1, 2025
• This Nova Scotia restaurant says no more to tipping, paying staff $20 an hour

  Currently, The Bonfire employs five staff members who receive $20 an hour in pay and 50 per cent of the profits earned at the end of the month through a profit-sharing model.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2025
• Kelowna restaurants report little to no impact from 2-month GST holiday break

  The GST break on restaurant meals went into effect on Dec. 15; it concludes on Feb. 15.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2025
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• Popular Edmonton brewery Biera to close at the end of the year

  The owner of Biera says because of changing market conditions and customer habits, he will be closing down his award-winning brewery at the end of the year.

  Consumer

  Dec 30, 2024
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• Local Saskatchewan restaurants, businesses continue to face challenges

  It was another difficult year for restaurants and bars in Saskatchewan, as business owners navigate inflation, increased costs, and people having less money to spend. Global News spoke to local businesses in Regina and Saskatoon that have dealt with many “ups and downs” over the past year.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2024