Coronavirus

Calgary addiction recovery centre links COVID-19 to spike in waiting list: ‘Nobody is immune’ – Calgary

A Calgary addictions recovery centre has seen its waiting list numbers spike and officials are linking that to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more: Coronavirus: Calgary mental health services want you to reach out, be self-compassionate Zak Mohamed couldn’t recognize himself when he started his four-month… Read More »Calgary addiction recovery centre links COVID-19 to spike in waiting list: ‘Nobody is immune’ – Calgary

West Vancouver restaurants looking to open pop-up locations face battle over liquor licences – BC

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

Winnipeg restaurant with no dance floor fined after patrons start dancing at table – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg restaurant owner is looking for answers after he was issued a fine for $2,542, after patrons were allegedly caught dancing and not social distancing inside his establishment early Saturday morning. Shea Ritchie, owner of Chaise Corydon, is having trouble understanding the ticket issued… Read More »Winnipeg restaurant with no dance floor fined after patrons start dancing at table – Winnipeg

Ontario to introduce bill to extend some pandemic emergency measures over the next year

TORONTO — Ontario is set to introduce new legislation to enable the extension of some pandemic emergency orders over the next year. Solicitor General Sylvia Jones says she will introduce the bill at the provincial legislature today. The proposed law would allow the government to… Read More »Ontario to introduce bill to extend some pandemic emergency measures over the next year

Consumer shopping habits have changed during COVID 19 pandemic, says Couche-Tard

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