Tipping

• Canadians tipping more generously during COVID-19, new data finds 

  On average, Canadians are tipping 17.9 per cent on face-to-face purchases, up from 16.6 per cent pre-pandemic, said technology company Square.

  Canada

  Apr 15
  
• Fully loaded snow truck tips over on Taschereau Boulevard, causing rush-hour highway closure

  The fully loaded truck and its contents toppled over, causing the complete closure of Taschereau Boulevard next to the 134 highway, closing the roadway for several hours.

  Traffic

  Feb 22
  
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• Lethbridge server given early Christmas gift: ‘I was in shock’

  A Lethbridge server was the recipient of an early Christmas present this weekend after her table left her a massive tip.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2021
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• As economy recovers, some Toronto restaurants to end tipping

  Each of them has instead implemented what is known as a "hospitality included" fee -- essentially an enforced gratuity, usually set at 18 per cent of the bill.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2020
• Couple leaves $9,400 tip to help restaurant staff through coronavirus shutdown

  The Good Samaritans left the tip just before Houston imposed new social distancing measures on restaurants due to the novel coronavirus.

  Trending

  Mar 18, 2020
• Andrea Montgomery: In defense of tipping

  Diners at restaurants often only think about the price in terms of the food served. But, as Andrea Montgomery writes, much more happens behind the scenes that deserves compensation.

  Blogs

  Nov 30, 2018
• Tips for tipping: When should we tip and how much?

  "In and around 18 per cent right now is the number that we typically see for good service. That is a pretty major increase over the last decade."

  Money

  Oct 5, 2018
• Who actually gets the tip you leave? House tipping gets heated in service industry

  Currently, there is very little legislation governing what can happen to tips. They're not considered wages so there are no employment standards rules.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2018
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• Texas waiter falsified ‘we don’t tip terrorist’ receipt, restaurant says

  The server at a Texas restaurant who said a customer called him a terrorist admitted Monday that he made up the story.

  World

  Jul 23, 2018
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• UPDATED: Texas steakhouse racist remark on bill was falsified, restaurant says

  A server at a steakhouse in Texas received a shocking surprise when he picked up the bill receipt for his table only to find a hateful and racist remark written on it by a customer.

  World

  Jul 18, 2018