It’s official: Takeout booze from Ontario’s restaurants and bars is here to stay
Booze to go is officially here to stay in Ontario. More Details
12/11/2020
'90%-95% of a restaurant's business is within their four walls': Restaurants Canada CEO
Todd Barclay, CEO and president of Restaurants Canada, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss their call for coordinated national action as the food and restaurant sector grapples with the devastating fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. More Details
12/8/2020
Tory says rollout of LCBO, SkipTheDishes partnership 'ill-timed'
Mayor John Tory says the timing of a new delivery deal between SkipTheDishes and the LCBO “could be better” given that many struggling restaurants in the city need alcohol sales to stay afloat. More Details
12/6/2020
Long-awaited federal rent subsidy for businesses hurt by COVID-19 starts today
Businesses struggling to pay the bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to start applying today for a long-awaited new commercial rent relief program offered by the federal government. More Details
11/23/2020
After spending to navigate coronavirus, Toronto-area businesses face uncertain future with lockdown
Toronto and Peel Region brace for a 28-day lockdown beginning on Monday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, some say planning uncertainty and thousands spent to adapt to the pandemic mean an uncertain future. More Details
11/21/2020
Government needs to help with hospitality sector's insurance premiums: Liberty Entertainment CEO
BNN Bloomberg speaks with Nick Di Donato, president and CEO of Liberty Entertainment Group. He talks about the key challenges facing his sector, as an operator of restaurants and special event venues. More Details
11/13/2020
Toronto dining ban 'stepping on the restaurants' throats
Outspoken restaurateur Andrew Oliver says the City of Toronto is “absolutely gutting the hospitality industry” with its decision Tuesday to extend an indoor dining ban by a further 28 days. More Details
11/11/2020
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
The new rent subsidy would be available retroactive to September 27, 2020, until June 2021. More Details
11/05/2020
Ontario government punishes all restaurants for the bad deeds of the few.’ Perspective from a local restaurant owner.
As the owner of a small restaurant in Toronto’s west end, I can’t help but feel there are forces greater than COVID-19 moving against us. More Details
11/02/2020
Stricter mask rules, earlier closing times may be 'trade-offs' for indoor dining to resume
Stricter guidelines for wearing masks inside restaurants and earlier closing times are some of the "trade-offs” this city is considering in order to safely reopen indoor dining rooms in Toronto. More Details
10/30/2020
Toronto to ask province to cap fees charged by food delivery service companies
Toronto city council has decided to ask the province to put a temporary cap on commissions charged by food delivery service companies. More Details
10/28/2020
Struggling restaurant sector facing higher insurance premiums
Already hit hard by the pandemic, the restaurant sector is now also facing higher insurance costs. BNN Bloomberg's David George-Cosh has the details. More Details
10/26/2020
Small Business Relief Fund Announced by Federal Government
Yesterday, during Small Business Week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced an investment of $12 million to support the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund. More Details
10/21/2020
Coronavirus: Toronto considers changing by-laws to allow restaurant patios to be open in winter
Toronto’s Planning and Housing Committee is considering changes to existing zoning by-laws at its Tuesday meeting, which would be necessary to allow patios to operate into the winter amid the coronavirus pandemic. More Details
10/20/2020
Ontario restaurants near virus hot spots weigh safety-vs-profit with locals-only dining
TORONTO -- Some southern Ontario restaurants are making the tough financial choice to bar out-of-town customers from indoor dining as COVID-19 cases surge in nearby hot spots. More Details
10/18/2020
Southern Ont. restaurants consider banning patrons from COVID-19 hotspots
Some southern Ontario restaurants are making the tough financial choice to bar out-of-town customers from indoor dining as COVID-19 cases surge in nearby hot spots. More Details
10/18/2020
Ford urges food delivery companies to slash commission to help restaurants survive second wave
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging food delivery companies to slash their commission rates for restaurants in the province's three COVID-19 hotspots that were forced to restrict indoor dining for the next 28 days. More Details
10/14/2020
Ontario Continues to Support Restaurants During COVID-19 Pandemic
Province Helping to Offset Fixed Costs and Permitting Alcohol with Delivery and Takeout Food Orders More Details
10/14/2020
The restaurant industry has been left behind: Oliver & Bonacini CEO
Andrew Oliver, president and CEO of Oliver & Bonacini discusses the phasing out of the CERB program and what it means for the food service industry. More Details
8/21/2020
What’s next for the restaurant industry?
The past few months have been both tumultuous and a period of big revelation for the restaurant industry. More Details
8/20/2020
As economy recovers, some Toronto restaurants commit to end tipping
TORONTO — As the Canadian economy continues to adapt to the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, some restaurants in Toronto are saying goodbye to a service industry staple: tipping. More Details
8/13/2020
Remote work could spell doom for the Canadian restaurant industry
The Canadian restaurant industry could lose up to $20 billion in revenue in the next year, thanks in large part to the number of workers who plan to telecommute, according to a new report. More Details
8/12/2020
‘It’s the right thing to do’: Toronto restaurant scraps tipping
Toronto restaurant has stopped accepting tips in a move the owner says is an effort to more fairly compensate staff. More Details
8/05/2020
Ontario to collect contact info from bar, restaurant patrons: Alert app ready for download
Ontario's bars and restaurants will have to collect the name and contact information of partons, keep the records for at least one month. More Details
7/31/2020
Toronto chef bans tipping at his restaurant
The time for no tipping in Canadian restaurants has arrived. More Details
7/30/2020
Toronto to enter Stage 3 of reopening on Friday but Mayor Tory wants more restrictions for restaurants and bars.
As of Friday July 31, at 12:01 a.m., additional businesses and public spaces will be reopening in Toronto and Peel Region as the Ontario government allows them to move into Stage 3 of their reopening plan. More Details
7/29/2020
Commercial rent assistance is still a complete mess: CFIB CEO
Dan Kelly says CECRA needs to be remodeled so that more small businesses are eligible noting that a majority of them cannot rehire staff or meet sales numbers that can get them out of the holes they are in. More Details
7/26/2020
Most restaurants will need continued government support to survive Canada’s recovery from COVID-19
TORONTO — The majority of foodservice businesses across the country are still operating at a loss and could take at least a year to return to profitability, according to a new survey from Restaurants Canada. More Details
7/6/2020
Toronto restaurant writes hilarious letter welcoming patrons back.
Slowly but surely, restaurants and bars around Toronto are reopening for patio service with restrictions and one spot is looking to let customers know what to expect in a way that sticks. More Details
7/4/2020
Smoke and mirrors': For restaurants and their suppliers, booming patios mask industry's fragile state
While reopened patios could look, from the outside, like the industry turning back on, some are cautioning that it is mostly an illusion. More Details
7/2/2020
First wave of new and expanded patios open up for Canada Day, more than 400 have been approved
The city has now approved more than 400 applications for new or expanded patios as part of its Café TO program with hundreds more currently being mulled over by staff, Mayor John Tory says. More Details
7/1/2020
How one Toronto restaurant constructed a terrace in 3 times to attempt and conserve its summertime
It is nothing fancy: only a wooden 16-seater with yellow speakers conducting the length of the restaurant, and a couple standalone tables from the entry, which seats more people. More Details
7/1/2020
Restaurant industry benefits from extending CECRA program
The federal government has extended the commercial rent relief program through July. David Lefebvre, vice president, federal and Quebec for Restaurants. More Details
6/30/2020
This historic Montreal spot was crowned oldest restaurant in Canada
Good food never goes out of style and Old Montreal’s L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel is a perfect example. More Details
6/30/2020
Restaurant, bar patios can expand Canada Day as council approves CaféTO
City council unanimously voted to approve CaféTO, which allows restaurants to open makeshift patios starting July 1. More Details
6/30/2020
Toronto restaurant changes its patio rules after it fails to control crowds
Some newly reopened bars and restaurants are taking heat for not enough social distance and one in particular has already decided on a new system patrons must abide by. More Details
6/29/2020
Don’t Be the Jerk Who No-Shows for a Restaurant Reservation During a Pandemic
People are still ghosting on tables—and it hurts restaurants more than ever. More Details
6/29/2020
Toronto concerned there's not enough social distancing on restaurant and bar patios
Restaurant patios have reopened across Toronto — but it's not supposed to be business as usual, according to Phase 2 rules. More Details
6/27/2020
Will patios, flexible liquor laws, and local tourism get restaurants through COVID-19
"Having patios now open has been tremendous for restaurants, and several owners have told me it has helped business. More Details
6/27/2020
Mississauga restaurant apologizes for controversial post about tipping
A Mississauga restaurant that ignited a heated debate has issued an apology for a strongly worded Instagram post that has since been removed. More Details
6/26/2020
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas bars to close again and restaurants to reduce to 50% occupancy as coronavirus spreads
Bars must close at noon Friday, and the reduction in restaurant capacity takes effect Monday. Before Abbott's announcement Friday, bars were able to operate at 50% capacity and restaurants at 75% capacity. More Details
6/26/2020
People miss seeing others but fear of COVID-19 will slow hospitality industry recovery, professor says
But the desire to hit bars, restaurants and outdoor amenities often associated with vacation season is also mixed with some trepidation over the deadly novel coronavirus, says University of Waterloo professor Dr. Daniel Scott. More Details
6/25/2020
Coronavirus: Some restaurants call for more flexibility in Toronto’s new outdoor patio plan
Toronto Mayor John Tory says there have been about 250 completed applications for the City’s CafeTO plan to allow for more outdoor dining space for local businesses, but some are calling for the program to be more flexible. More Details
6/24/2020
'I've been craving it for four months': Patios, salons open in Toronto, Peel
TORONTO -- Patios and hair salons were back in business in Ontario's two most populous regions on Wednesday, as the premier announced that parts of the Windsor region will soon join them in Stage 2. More Details
6/24/2020
Restaurant chains jump on ghost kitchen trend to boost sales during COVID-19
VANCOUVER — When the COVID-19 outbreak forced many restaurants to shutter dining rooms across Canada, Vancouver-based Joey Restaurants responded by opening two "ghost kitchens" — a new model being adopted for delivery- and pick-up-only spaces. More Details
6/24/2020
Up to 50% of restaurants may not make it to 2021: Oliver and Bonacini CEO
Andrew Oliver, president and CEO of Oliver and Bonacini discusses the challenges restaurants face when reopening. Toronto restaurants will be allowed to enter Stage 2 and reopen with new safety measures starting on Wednesday
June 24th. More Details
6/23/2020
Toronto and Peel to move to Stage 2 on Wednesday, Premier Ford says
Ford said as of 12:01 a.m. on June 24, Toronto and Peel Region will join almost every other region of Ontario in entering Stage 2, which allows additional businesses and facilities, including restaurant patios, barbershops, salons, shopping malls, and public pools, to reopen. More Details
6/22/2020
Tory 'very optimistic' Toronto will move on to Stage 2 of province's reopening plan this week
Speaking to CP24 on Sunday, Tory said it appears the city is "achingly close" to being able to reopen additional businesses, including restaurant patios and hair salons. More Details
6/21/2020
Food truck festival stays flexible during COVID-19 with drive-thru options
TORONTO -- Car after car lined up in the parking lot of Yorkdale Shopping Centre this weekend to try something different -- a drive-thru food truck festival. More Details
6/20/2020
Summer patio season gets boost as Vancouver issues 85 new permits
The city’s Temporary Expedited Patio Program, which allows restaurants and bars to set up temporary patios on sidewalks and streets, More Details
6/20/2020
Quebec finance minister says 'return to growth' coming as COVID-19 leads to uncertainty
However, the recovery will be uneven: the report says that the restaurant and tourism industries in particular will prevent the province from attaining its pre-pandemic employment levels in the short term. More Details
6/19/2020
Ontario Pauses Commercial Evictions
Government protecting small businesses as the province safely and gradually reopens. More Details
6/17/2020
Coronavirus: Toronto launches CaféTO to help restaurants, bars create expanded patios
The City of Toronto has launched a program called CafeTO, which will help bars and restaurants reopen their patios as soon as the province allows. While the move is being applauded by industry and BIAs, there is an eagerness to see results. Matthew Bingley reports. More Details
6/17/2020
Alberta introduces bill to protect business tenants from eviction during COVID
EDMONTON - Alberta has proposed legislation to stop business tenants from being evicted during the economic slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. More Details
6/17/2020
No singing or dancing allowed as Ontario reopens restaurant patios
TORONTO -- Whistle while you work to help Ontario bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic -- but please, don't sing. More Details
6/16/2020
All but Toronto, Peel and Windsor can move to Stage 2 on June 19, 2020
The premier says all of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area except for Toronto and Peel region can move to Stage 2 of reopening on June 19. More Details
6/15/2020
First fully automated restaurant to open in Toronto
Box'd, Canada's first fully automated restaurant, is set to open in Toronto's Financial District on June 18. PARAMOUNT FINE FOOD / PARAMOUNT FINE FOOD More Details
Restaurant capacity limits eased as B.C. marks 6 days without a COVID-19 death
B.C. has marked a sixth straight day without a death from COVID-19, but Dr. Bonnie Henry is drawing attention to the province's other health emergency with a tearful statement about the overdose crisis. More Details
6/11/2020
Even as restaurants are reopening, most are still operating at a loss
As foodservice businesses continue to reopen their doors to diners, Restaurants Canada is calling on all levels of government to ensure they have what they need to survive the road to recovery. More Details
6/11/2020
Just Eat Takeaway.com confirms advanced talks with GrubHub
Just Eat Takeaway.com NV is in talks to buy meal-delivery company Grubhub Inc, in a bid to launch itself in the U.S. and become a major rival to Uber Technologies Inc. More Details
6/10/2020
Starbucks to close up to 200 stores in Canada even after COVID-19
Coffee chain Starbucks says it plans to close up to 200 stores in Canada in the next two years, even after the economy gets back to normal after COVID-19. More Details
6/10/2020
Inclusion & Anti-Racism in Canadian Foodservice and Hospitality
The foodservice and hospitality industry is made up of many Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and new Canadians, who all contribute to our industry, and it could not function without their input and work. More Details
6/10/2020
Ontario Proposing Temporary Ban on Commercial Evictions
Government to introduce changes to the Commercial Tenancies Act to protect small businesses. More Details
Province says it is 'cutting red tape' to make it easier for bars, restaurants to open and expand patios
The province has announced new measures that will make it easier for licensed bars and restaurants to open or expand patios when they are given the green light to reopen. More Details
6/8/2020
Is it safe to dine on a patio during COVID-19?
TORONTO -- As warmer temperatures give way to summer, many Canadians are eager to get outside and enjoy a meal with friends at a local patio. More Details
6/7/2020
National unemployment rate hits new record even as economy adds jobs
OTTAWA — Canada clawed back 289,600 jobs in May as provincial governments began easing public health restrictions and businesses reopened, Statistics Canada said Friday. More Details
6/5/2020
City details plan to allow restaurants and bars to expand patios onto sidewalks, curb lanes
Mayor John Tory says the city has been working with the province on a plan to allow restaurants and bars to increase the number of tables outside while allowing patrons and staff to maintain physical distancing. More Details
6/4/2020
Hospitality sector begins to feel hopeful but requires more federal support
David Lefèbvre, federal vice president for Restaurants Canada, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss how the restaurant sector is navigating the COVID-19 shutdown and what more needs to be done by the federal government to help aid the sector survive the pandemic. More Details
6/3/2020
Navigating COVID-19: Updates and resources for foodservice operators
Restaurants Canada continues to be at the table, working with all levels of government to ensure the concerns of the foodservice community are being addressed, while working with our partners and other key stakeholders to ensure our industry has access to relevant resources. More Details
6/3/2020
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