Tag: measures
Ontario Moves into Modified Step Two of Re-Opening
TORONTO — Ontario is rolling out new COVID-19 restrictions in the wake of record-breaking Omicron cases. The new measures will come into effect on...
Alberta Announces New Vaccine Requirements and COVID-19 Measures
CALGARY — Alberta has declared a state of public-health emergency and will implement new measures to boost vaccination rates and reduce transmission of COVID-19.
Starting...
Manitoba Government Implements New Public-Health Orders
WINNIPEG — Starting August 7, the province of Manitoba implemented new public-health orders for achieving vaccination targets, one month earlier than predicted. Currently, about...
Ontario to Introduce New Industry Support Under 2021 Budget
TORONTO — The Ontario government released its 2021 Budget last week. Ontario's Action Plan: Protecting People's Health and Our Economy represents the next phase...
Ontario Entering Province-Wide Shutdown December 26
TORONTO — In response to rising COVID-19 cases, the Ontario government announced it will impose a Province-Wide Shutdown that will take effect on December...
Starbucks Moves to To-Go Model in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
TORONTO — Last week, Starbucks Canada announced all of its company-operated locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba would move to a ‘to-go’ model.
At these...
Toronto Updates COVID-19 Restrictions on Foodservice Operations
TORONTO — Toronto City Council has approved several new temporary bylaw amendments that will come into force on October 8, impacting establishments serving food...
Federal Government Launches Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
OTTAWA — Delivering on targeted measures announced on April 17, the federal government launched the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) on May 13.
The...
B.C. Unveils Plans to Re-Open Economy
VICTORIA — The B.C. government announced Wednesday that, as long as the rate of Coronavirus growth in the province remains low, it plans to...
Meeting of the Minds: Industry Associations Discuss Ramifications of the Current...
As the foodservice-and-hospitality industry deals with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic on business, the industry’s associations are working around the clock to advocate...