A Saskatchewan judge has upheld the province’s public health orders that required restaurants to track patrons during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it did not violate the charter rights of people going to get food at a restaurant linked to a significant outbreak. Shorebird Investment Ltd, which operates a hotel and restaurant in Tobin Lake, […]
Residents will have a chance to experience some of the best food the Queen City has to offer with an exciting event. Regina Restaurant Week presented by Regina Downtown Business Improvement District runs from February 1-14 with 11 restaurants participating. Manager of Member Engagement, Sophie Pitman says the event is vital for the success of […]
Some good news for restaurants that have liquor permits from the provincial government. Those restaurants can now sell alcohol with takeout or delivery orders. Liquor and Gaming Minister Jim Reiter says they have been looking at the rules and regulations that were in place and came to a decision that this would help an industry […]
Hospitality Saskatchewan is looking forward to seeing restaurants reopen to full capacity on Sunday, but for some it won’t be easy. While some restaurants were able to keep their full staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, others had to lay off staff, and are having difficulty bringing them back for a variety of reasons. President and […]
The president and CEO of Hospitality Saskatchewan says the tourism industry has made it through the pandemic so far and has done much better than expected. Jim Bence says the original projections were for 60 to 70 per cent losses for food, beverage and hotel operators. The numbers are still coming in, but he notes […]
As of Monday morning, Regina restaurants can start with in-person dining again, with conditions. It is a day many restaurants have been waiting for including Rock Creek Tap and Grill. Owner Stu Rathwell says the decision by the provincial government to shut down the industry because of surging variants of concern in March did blindside […]
Restaurants in Regina and area are going to be able to open one week from today, which is welcome news for Hospitality Saskatchewan. President and CEO Jim Bence says it really shows how well the business community in Saskatchewan is dealing with COVID-19. “I think that from a tourism perspective, it’s really well received, for […]
If you are one of those that uses the Skip the Dishes, DoorDash or another company to bring food to your door, there is some good news. The government is capping fees on food delivery charges in an attempt to support restaurants. Those fees will be capped at 18 percent of your pre-tax order if […]
