Canada/U.S. Border Closed to Non-Essential Travel
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this morning that Canada and the U.S. have agreed to temporarily close its shared borders to all...
COVID-19 Increasingly Impacting Canadians’ Behaviours and Financial Outlook
VANCOUVER — The magnitude of the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on daily life has left many Canadians reeling.
Based on recent data from the...
Feds Announce Financial Assistance for Canadians Abroad
OTTAWA — At a press conference yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government, through Global Affairs, will be providing loans of up...
Ontario Premier Declares Provincial State of Emergency
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a provincial state of emergency during a press conference this morning at Queens’s Park.
“This morning I have...
Uber Eats Introduces Support Package for Restaurants
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber Eats has outlined efforts to support independent-restaurant owners and operators amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
“We know the coming weeks will be...
Mandarin to Shutdown Buffet Experience Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
TORONTO — Mandarin Restaurant has elected to halt all dine-in services due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a letter posted to the company’s social-media accounts, James...
COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc on Foodservice Industry
TORONTO — As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, the foodservice industry is seeing precautions taken across the board.
Starbucks,...
MTY Announces Support Measures For its Franchisees
MONTREAL — In response to the COVID-19 virus and its spread across Canada, MTY Food Group Inc. has stepped up to assist its franchisees....
Pacini to Close All Restaurants For 14 Days
LA PRAIRIE, Que. — After following all the recommended precautions and measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, Pacini Restaurants is taking an additional...
Quebec Restaurants to Limit Service Amidst COVID-19 Concerns
QUEBEC — Yesterday, Quebec Premier Francois Legault ordered the closure of the province’s gathering places such as bars, theatres, gyms and movie theatres. He...