Category: Industry

Doug Ford hints at re-opening cottage country for May 2-4

Monday’s Word of the Day in Ontario was “soon.” In his latest coronavirus press conference, Ontario premier Doug Ford said many parts of life in the province are “getting close” to re-opening. That includes retail (in limited capacity), parks, and cottages. Ford spoke of the promising numbers which give him

You can probably count out your summer vacation in the U.S.

It’s now been a whole month since the suspension of nonessential travel between Canada and the United States. Despite the number of COVID-19 infections in the U.S. continues to climb at around 30,000 new cases a day, president Donald Trump hinted earlier this week that the border could soon re-open.

Politicians declare the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny “Essential Workers”

There are about a million debates raging right now about how to handle the coronavirus. Is widespread lockdown the right call or should we consider a herd immunity approach? Can coffee filters be appropriated as surgical masks? (No.) What should be considered “essential” work? When it comes to the latter,

Canada’s food industry needs us and the government more than ever

Many experts say it will take months and perhaps even years to understand the full impact of COVID-19. Well, early numbers are in – and they’re not good. Especially for the food industry. Restaurants Canada, a not-for-profit association representing the country’s foodservice industry, has published a survey that paints a