Category Archives: Beverage
Manitoba government promises to help pay for delivery fees for restaurants
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government on Tuesday offered financial aid to restaurants as the province's COVID-19 case count continued to drop. The province said it will give $5 million to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to design a rebate for restaurant...
Alberta hits 500 COVID-19 deaths, debate rages on whether new health rules will work
EDMONTON — On a day Alberta hit a sobering 500 COVID-19 deaths, the Opposition accused Premier Jason Kenney of implementing short-sighted, half-baked health restrictions that will provoke the very economic collapse he seeks to avoid. “The premier is co...
Focus on innovation, not alcohol, key to survival for restaurants: experts
VANCOUVER — The pandemic may serve as an opportunity for the restaurant industry to innovate in order to avoid closures as public health measures limit the sale of booze and erode already thin profit margins, say addiction and business experts. Dr.
Four Vancouver plazas approved for pilot project allowing outdoor drinking
VANCOUVER — Residents will soon have four new outdoor locations in Vancouver to enjoy a beer or glass of wine. Vancouver council has approved a pilot project allowing alcohol consumption in four city plazas. The project is slated to begin August 1...
Vancouver Park Board says yes to alcohol in 22 parks, but bylaw delayed to 2021
VANCOUVER — Park board commissioners in Vancouver have voted in favour of allowing alcohol consumption in 22 parks around the city, but relaxing with a cold one likely won't happen soon. Although commissioners capped a lengthy debate by approving a pil...
Vancouver Park Board says yes to alcohol in 22 parks, but bylaw delayed to 2021
VANCOUVER — Park board commissioners in Vancouver have voted in favour of allowing alcohol consumption in 22 parks around the city, but relaxing with a cold one likely won't happen soon. Although commissioners capped a lengthy debate by approving a pil...