The ongoing health crisis has played a role in Canadians’ use of drugs and alcohol, with boredom and stress driving a boost in consumption for some adults during the pandemic, according to a new survey. Statistics Canada, which released its findings Thursday, looked into how… Read More »Boredom, stress during pandemic behind rise in alcohol, cannabis use for some Canadians: survey
The Ontario government has announced York Region will be reentering the province’s COVID-19 response framework of restrictions at the red control level. According to an update issued by the government Friday afternoon, the change in restrictions comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 22.… Read More »York Region moving to red control restrictions under Ontario’s coronavirus response framework
Ontario has announced that a “provincewide shutdown” will begin on Boxing Day and last for four weeks in southern areas of the province and two weeks in northern areas. The government had previously planned to implement the measures beginning on Christmas Eve, sources told Global… Read More »Ontario to enter ‘provincewide shutdown’ on Boxing Day
Montreal public health officials say the city remains in an “uncomfortable” when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, and while gaining control of the situation is a constant concern, it’s not the only one. “We are preoccupied with the collateral impact of this pandemic,” said… Read More »Alcohol consumption skyrockets as pandemic continues, says Montreal public health
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at nine Prince Albert businesses. Read more: Outbreaks and potential COVID-19 exposures in Saskatchewan for the past two weeks The health authority says a person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus… Read More »Possible COVID-19 exposure at 11 Prince Albert, Rosetown businesses: SHA
An Alberta company is marketing antibody tests to Canadians who want to know if they were previously exposed to COVID-19, even if they currently test negative for the coronavirus. “The antibody test is really to tell you if you’ve come into contact with COVID in… Read More »Would you pay $165 to find out if you had coronavirus?
Three West Vancouver restaurants are accusing the provincial government of drowning them in red tape. The District of West Vancouver and the local police department gave the businesses permission to operate temporary pop-up locations in Millennium Park for the summer. 1:50 Vancouver approves temporary patios… Read More »West Vancouver restaurants looking to open pop-up locations face battle over liquor licences – BC
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 8, 2020 1:36 pm Updated July 8, 2020 1:37 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ TORONTO — Ontario’s private cannabis stores will have to give up offering… Read More »Coronavirus: Ontario’s private pot shops upset about giving up delivery and curbside pickup
Alimentation Couche-Tard says shopping patterns have changed during COVID-19 lockdowns with consumers purchasing larger-sized goods and stocking up on beer, wine and tobacco products. The Quebec-based convenience store chain says there has been strong growth in the sale of alcoholic beverages, in jurisdictions where these… Read More »Consumer shopping habits have changed during COVID 19 pandemic, says Couche-Tard