Tag: pandemic
Federal Government Provides Updates on Actions being Taken
OTTAWA — On March 22, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced the Government House Leader has asked the Speaker of the House of Commons to...
More Closures Hitting Restaurant Industry
TORONTO — Some of the biggest names in the restaurant industry have announced closures due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Both...
Starbucks Highlights Employee-Support Measures in Place During Virtual Annual Meeting
SEATTLE — Starbucks Corporation held its annual meeting of shareholders virtually on March 18, during which it outlined how the company has been responding...
More Provinces Declare State-of- Emergency
EDMONTON and VICTORIA, B.C. — Two more Canadian provinces have joined Ontario in declaring a state-of-emergency in an effort to “flatten the curve” amidst...
Prime Minister Announces $82 Billion in Aid Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
OTTAWA – Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy. These measures, delivered as part...
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,...
COVID-19 Taking its Toll on the Restaurant Industry
TORONTO — COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to spread — as of March 11, more than 121,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed, resulting in at least...