Tag: Quebec
Seal Burger Sparks Outrage From Animal Rights Groups
KAMOURASKA, Que. — Animal rights activists are fuming about the Quebec-based Bistro Cote Est’s Phoque Bardot Burger, which is made with seal meat and...
MTY Introduces Thai Express in Retail Outlets
MONTREAL — The MTY Food Group has launched five Thai Express brand products in 295 Metro, Metro Plus and Super C stores in Quebec.
“The...
Boycott of Five Guys in Quebec Averted
DOLLARD-DES-ORMEAUX, Que. — A potential boycott of a Five Guys Burgers in Quebec has been averted.
The Unity Group, a civil-rights language organization in Quebec,...
How to Corner the Quebec Foodservice Market
Canada has distinct cultural differences across its regions, and nowhere is this more evident than in Quebec. But, it’s not just the province’s French-speaking...
Canada Bread to Close Bakery
TORONTO — It seems the move toward healthy food is becoming more noticeable with news that the Canada Bread Company is preparing to close...
A&W Celebrates 100th Restaurant in Quebec
MONTREAL — A&W is undergoing expansion in Quebec, with the official opening of its 100th restaurant in the province, which will be followed by...
Two Arrests Made in Maple Syrup Heist
LONGUEUIL, Q.C. — The Quebec organization that was robbed of six-million pounds of maple syrup last summer will be getting most of the sweet...
Quebec Restaurant, Bar Owners Protest Alcohol Tax Measures
MONTREAL — A group of about 175 protesters, comprised of Quebec restaurant and bar owners, occupied Revenue Quebec's downtown tax centre Monday to complain...
Quebec Retroactively Increases Alcohol Taxes
QUEBEC — The foodservice industry is responding to the Quebec budget, announced yesterday, which highlighted an increase in taxes on alcohol and requires restaurants...
“Cheap” Quebec Customers Hit With Mandatory Gratuity in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Some French speakers eating out in Burlington, Vt., are being slapped with a special gratuity, as foodservice operators are fed up...