British Columbia Closes Nightclubs and Banquet Halls While Ontario Suspends Re-Opening
VANCOUVER & TORONTO — British Columbia’s provincial health officer Bonnie Henry has cited nightclubs and banquet halls as a major source of Coronavirus transmission...
Impossible Foods Debuts in Canada as International Expansion Accelerates
TORONTO — Some of Canada’s most reputable chefs are launching Impossible Foods’ flagship products at their restaurants from coast to coast.
In response to overwhelming...
Loblaws Partners with Local Restaurants on Meal-Kit Delivery
TORONTO — Loblaw Companies Limited has expanded its PC Chef meal-kit direct-to-home delivery service to include fresh, ready-to-make meals from top local restaurants. Residents...
Foodtastic Continues Expansion Strategy
MONTREAL — Foodtastic Inc. is continuing its growth strategy with the acquisition of L’Gros Luxe and Rotisserie de Joliette, as well as its expansion...
A&W Canada Raises $1.3 Million through Take Out Burgers to Beat MS Day
VANCOUVER — A&W Canada’s 12th-annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign, in partnership with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, raised $1.3 million in support...
Decreased Spending Per Customers Affecting Small-Business Recovery
TORONTO — Fewer customers and reduced spending per customer are holding back small-business recovery, according to new survey results released today by the Canadian...
Frankie Tomatto’s Closes after 25 Years
MARKHAM, Ont. — Following months of temporary closure, Markham-Ont.’s iconic Italian-buffet restaurant Frankie Tomatto’s has closed after 25 years.
The 15,000-sq.-ft. location at Woodbine and...
Kit Kat Restaurant Shutters
TORONTO — Kit Kat Italian Bar & Grill on Toronto’s King Street West permanently closed in August after 31 years.
In an interview with the...
Restaurants Canada Names New President and CEO
TORONTO — The Board of Directors of Restaurants Canada has appointed Todd Barclay as its new president and CEO, effective today.
“I’m excited and privileged...
Starbucks Canada Invests in Comprehensive Total Wellness for its Employees
TORONTO — Starbucks Canada recently made LifeWorks, a leading digital wellness platform and app, available to all Canadian employees and their family members —...
