Survey finds Labour Day weekend busier than 2019, giving operators optimism for 2022
Dining inside restaurants has gone down during the pandemic, while delivery services have surged
She said she’s done everything required by health officials up to now, but vax passports go too far
Customers are only required to show proof of single vaccination up until Oct. 24
Phase three reopening plan saw change to mask rules, state of emergency declaration July 1
Restaurants are a low margin industry, so there’s not a lot of room to work in additional costs
‘Restrictions end at midnight Monday so service Tuesday will be wide open,’ says B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices president
A one-time payment of $10,000 will go to restaurants, bars, breweries, gyms and fitness centres
At least two Vancouver restaurants tried to stay open
B.C. is one of few jurisdictions allowing indoor dining in second wave
There are a number of public health orders various types of establishments must follow to slow virus’s spread
‘If you have six people plus a baby, guess what? That’s seven’ - West Kelowna Kelly O’Bryan’s owner
Restaurant said rude customers reduced its hosts to tears
Health officials say indoor dining presents a higher risk
Some incidents have even turned violent, restaurant owners say
Many have been left with large debt, little savings and an uncertain future
The goal is to get more businesses operating with patio spaces sooner, amid government’s reopening plan
