May 1, 2008 - Papa John's chain trying again

After failing with an earlier attempt to gain a foothold in the Ontario and Saskatchewan markets, Papa John's International, Inc. is trying again, as part of a planned Canada-wide expansion.

May 1, 2008 - Chefs group president gets a longer term

Jud Simpson has three more years to accomplish his goals as president of the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC).

The executive chef of the House of Commons in Ottawa ran unopposed for re-election as president of the CCFCC at the organization's annual convention, held in the Delta Montreal hotel last month, and was elected by acclaim. He also had an extra year tacked on to his term.

Apr 25, 2008 - Arby's parent company buys out Wendy's

Arby's parent company has purchased Wendy's International in a blockbuster deal creating the third largest fast food company in North America. With the merger, Triarc is now in control of $12.5 billion in annual sales from the two chains.

Apr 14, 2008 - East Side Mario's Unveils Redesign

A new look, menu and new logo now greets diners at 10 East Side Mario’s locations in Ontario.

Mar 31, 2008 - Savvy student entrepreneurs operate own restaurants

For one night a week this term, Canadore College students, faculty and guests can dine at an Italian eatery called La Casa di Pasta, which serves fresh pasta dishes, while on another night the same space is turned into Milestone Gastropub featuring upscale pub food.

Mar 31, 2008 - Trade show centre goes after banquet and conference business

International Centre on Toronto’s airport strip has been the site of consumer and trade shows for 36 years. Now it is ready to change all that, with a brand new 7,800-square-foot kitchen sending out food to a new conference centre.

Apr 10, 2008 - White Spot seeing Red Seal

In a first for the industry, British Columbia restaurant chain White Spot has announced an in-house pilot project to offer the full Red Seal apprenticeship program to its chefs.

Apr 1, 2008 - A redefined White Spot

A spanking-new prototype, expected to be the template for future White Spots, recently opened just a stone’s throw away from White Spot’s head office on Marine Drive, and president Warren Erhart said new-look restaurant is another step in the chain’s evolution.

Apr 1, 2008 - Kelowna school caters to hospitality clients

International Gateway Kelowna (IGK), is twinning with local companies such as Bellstar Hotels’ Spirit Ridge Resort to provide much needed assistance in the hospitality and service sector during the peak tourist season.

Apr 11, 2008 - Top five for Halifax bartender

Mosaic Social Dining Lounge bartender Cooper Tardivel scores a top five finish in an international drink competition

Mar 31, 2008 - Minimum wage rates on the increase in Nova Scotia and PEI

Wage rates are going up in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. The minimum wage in PEI will jump to $7.75 per hour and $8.10 per hour in Nova Scotia.

Mar 31, 2008 - Prince Edward Island reps head overseas to solve labour crunch

Prince Edward Island government representatives are not willing to wait for workers to come to them, they are going after the workers.