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06.04.2021 / 21:02

Restaurant industry calls on financial support from Ontario government

abrupt closure of indoor and outdoor dining last week.Restaurants Canada and the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association say that the province’s decision to pull the “emergency brake” to slow the spread of COVID-19 has significantly hurt the industry.In an open letter issued Tuesday, the organizations say that reopening and closing costs alone add up to $100 million across Ontario.

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B.C. bars hope St. Patrick’s Day one of last events severely impacted by COVID-19 protocols

COVID-19 restrictions.The Alliance of Beverage Licensees executive director Jeff Guignard said March 17 is historically the busiest day of the year for the industry.Liquor sales will end across the province at 8 p.m. Wednesday and drinks will be cleared from tables at 9 p.m.Guignard said minimizing possible transmission, while the province accelerates vaccinations, could fast-track expanding gatherings at bars and pubs.

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Coronavirus: New St. Patrick’s Day health orders aim to curb gatherings, parties

Coronavirus: Kingston officials warn of fines for gathering over St. Patrick’s Day week These new orders for businesses that serve alcohol include:KFL&A Public Health says that any failure to comply with this class order can result in fines of up to $5,000 for individuals, and $25,000 for corporations for every day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues.“Last year before we went in lockdown, there was significant social activity associated with St.

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‘It hurts our staff’: Halifax bars react to new early closing-time measure

COVID-19 cases were reported the day prior.Under the new measures, restaurants and bars must stop serving food and drinks at 9 p.m., and must close by 10 p.m. — one hour earlier than previous measures ordered.Restrictions are to be in effect until at least March 26, health officials said Friday.

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Lethbridge businesses react to Step 1 of Alberta’s latest COVID-19 relaunch strategy

COVID-19: What you can and cannot do in Alberta on Monday, Feb. 8 Establishments will also need to collect contact info from one person from each dining party.Tables must be kept two metres apart.

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B.C. introduces emergency order to stop liquor sales at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Government-run B.C. Liquor stores and private liquor stores will be required to close at 8 p.m.

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Pandas are bellying up to the bar for beers on COVID-19 lockdown

coronavirus precautionary measures in Germany by filling his tables with dozens of stuffed pandas, in a play on the word “pandemic.”And last call doesn’t appear to be coming any time soon.German officials are expected on Wednesday to extend “lockdown light” through Dec. 20, Reuters reported.

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‘A relief:’ Some Sask. businesses embracing indoor mask mandate, others say it will impact sales

COVID-19 pandemic.On Tuesday, the province announced a 28-day mandatory mask order for most indoor public places will take effect in those cities starting Nov. 6.“Some places say please wear a mask, some don’t,” said Dr.

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Less alcohol sales, more innovation, will help restaurant industry amid coronavirus: experts

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. Rupi Brar said the industry has a chance to pivot in ways that satisfy consumer demand while considering its heavy dependence on high markups on alcohol as well as the negative consequences associated with it.“We know that the production and marketing and distribution of alcohol does create employment and generate income, but the question is, at what cost?” said Brar, an addiction medicine specialist and consultant in substance use disorders at St.

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Saskatoon’s Las Palapas extends patio season after installation of new cover for patrons

patio season for restaurants and bars across Saskatchewan and Canada is usually only a handful of months.But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have faced their struggles, while the government imposed social distancing protocols such as tables being six feet apart and no more than six people being seated per table.Las Palapas Resort Grill, which has been in Saskatoon for 15 years, recently installed a new tent-like cover for their main patio use in cooler temperatures.Since their reopening in early June, the response and support from the community has been a welcomed sight as the restaurant had some uncertainty, leading to the discussion of how to extend their patio season.

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‘Were just bleeding out’: Vancouver pub blames closure on new COVID-19 liquor rules

COVID-19 and physical distancing protocols, Thompson said the Met was one calamity away from closing when on Sept. 8, Dr.

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Coronavirus: Montreal bars ensuring safety as sports resume this summer

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Coronavirus: Ontario restaurants, bars now required to keep 30-day log of patrons“I think all the patrons who come to McLean’s Pub have felt safe secure; I think they will come back for at least playoff hockey for sure,” said MacIntyre.Magee agreed.“I think people who come out are happy to come out and their energy is what I live off,” she said.“I hope it brings more people out, so we can engage in that kind of energy as well, cheer with them and have a good time just like we used before the pandemic.”On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in an overtime thriller.Montreal bar owners know the Habs winning is good for the city — and

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Health experts encourage creativity, social support as bars reopen across Canada

After photos of crowded night clubs caught the attention of public health officials, the noisy downtown bar district in St. John’s, N.L.

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Kingston infectious disease expert concerned about indoor public gatherings allowed in Stage 3

Kingston businesses react to Ontario’s Stage 3 reopening plan, loosening restrictions Although municipal gyms will not be opening in Kingston, private gyms will be allowed to open in Stage 3.Signs for spacing are already evident just outside the main doors at GoodLife fitness in Kingston’s downtown.The national chain has already opened in a number of provinces in Canada.Carleton Braithwaite, GoodLife’s national operations manager, says so far the changes they’ve implemented in other provinces have been well-received by their members.Perhaps the most notable change is the company’s block-booking system that can be done online or through GoodLife’s app.Braithwaite says the booking system allows the to synchronize the number of the people

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Quebec premier says bars could close following recent increase in COVID-19 cases

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Hospitalizations continue to drop in the province, however.

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Possible coronavirus outbreak at Montreal nightclub La Voûte after 1 person tests positive

coronavirus as soon as possible.In a statement published to La Voûte’s Facebook page on Friday, the club says a person who went to the club on July 4 started experiencing symptoms the following day. That person then tested positive for COVID-19 on July 8.The club says it abided by all health measures asked by public health, including making everyone wear a mask.

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Quebec says ‘not yet’ to collecting personal data of bar patrons for COVID-19 tracing

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Monday, Legault’s health minister, Christian Dubé, threatened owners of bars and restaurants with closure after reports that some in the Montreal area weren’t following public health guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19.Dr. Horacio Arruda, the province’s director of public health, told reporters Tuesday that forcing businesses to collect the personal data of their patrons is not the Quebec way of doing things — for now.“We could look at that,” he said, referring to a register.

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coronavirus, there are more options of activities for Canadians, both inside and outside.Shopping malls have reopened across Canada and hair salons have, too.

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Coronavirus: Montreal bars warned to follow the physical distancing rules

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“If bars respect the two-metres we put in the place, the risk is the same as a restaurant.”Ziggy Eichenbaum, owner of Ziggy’s Pub on Crescent Street in downtown Montreal, said he agrees with Arruda.Bars have the responsibility to make sure people observe proper social distancing, said Eichenbaum.He can’t speak for other bars — but Eichenbaum insists if costumers disobey rules at Ziggy’s, they’re asked to leave but he hasn’t had any problems so far.The newly appointed Health Minister Christian Dubé elaborated on his testing strategy on Tuesday morning, indicating testing in busy bars may become a priority.Testing needs to be evaluated by region, said Dubé.

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Montreal bar owner threatens to reopen July 1 unless government offers opening date

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Others who work in the restaurant business support Eichenbaum.Stuart Ashton opened McLean’s Pub Monday and says Eichenbaum should be allowed to do the same.“He’s done everything in his power to put up the dividers and do his part and it’s a shame,” Ashton said.The co-owner of McLean’s says he will be operating at only one-third of his normal full capacity and doesn’t expect a rush back to in the immediate future.But he’s hoping business will increase as summer progresses.

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Restaurants can soon buy discounted beer, wine and spirits

COVID-19, but after the onset of the pandemic we accelerated efforts in order to support these community businesses as they try to find their feet.” The measure will be in place from the end of July 2020 until March 31, 2021, when the program will be reviewed.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The industry has been pushing for this change since 2015, long before the pandemic.The Alliance of Beverage Licensees in B.C. call this the most significant liquor policy change in a generation.“This is monumental.

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Coronavirus: Quebec set to ease restrictions Monday

coronavirus on Sunday bringing the total number of cases in the province to 53,952.The pandemic has claimed 14 new lives in Quebec in the past 24 hours, plus an additional 13 deaths recorded before June 6. This raises the death toll to 5,222.Authorities also reported a drop in hospitalizations with 769, down 19 from Saturday.

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‘We’re bleeding’: Manitoba restaurant, bar owners say Phase 3 doesn’t go far enough

reopening efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, some businesses feel that the planned Phase 3 doesn’t go far enough.Among a number of other loosened restrictions, Phase 3 — which is set to begin June 21 — will allow for restaurants and bars to open to 75 per cent capacity (an increase on the current 50 per cent) — but local restaurateurs aren’t exactly celebrating the news.“Phase 3 is still pretty detrimental to the restaurant industry,” said Chris Graves, owner of the King’s Head Pub and Eatery.“They’ve come out and basically said, ‘OK, here’s your olive branch — you can be open to 75 per cent capacity, but you still need to have your tables six feet apart from each other.'”“Anyone who knows a little bit of math can understand that is

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7 bars mastering the art of cocktails to-go in New York City

Sip to support your neighborhood gathering place! Despite all restaurants and bars following the COVID-19 mandated shut-down, licensed spots of lubrication may now offer cocktails to-go with the State Liquor Authority’s blessing.

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Coronavirus: Montreal bars worried they’ll go out of business

COVID-19 has forced businesses across Canada to shut their doors indefinitely and bar owners are being shunned from financial compensation, according to Montreal’s Crescent Street Merchants Association.

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Coronavirus: Are Edmonton businesses following requests to limit large gatherings?

As Alberta tries to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus amid a pandemic, the provincial government has implemented restrictions on large gatherings that could result in further transmission of the illness. But are the restrictions being followed by businesses in Alberta’s capital? And are they being enforced?

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B.C. restaurants and bars ordered closed amid coronavirus

B.C.’s top doctor has ordered all bars and clubs in the province to close immediately.

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