Jun 26, 2009 - Franchisees launch lawsuit against Quiznos

Quiznos Canada Restaurant Corporation is trying to overturn a judge’s decision allowing dissatisfied franchisees to launch a Canada-wide class action lawsuit against the hot sandwich chain.

Jun 26, 2009 - Cara makes changes at the top

Cara Operations Ltd. has seen movement in its executive ranks lately, with changes of presidents at three of its restaurant chains and the departure of a long-time purchasing officer.

Jun 25, 2009 - Nova Scotia awarded first World Culinary Summit

In September 2010, the culinary world will discover Nova Scotia. The province has won the bid to host the first ever World Culinary Tourism Thought Leadership World Summit and Consumer Marketplace.

Jun 26, 2009 - Country music and steaks cooked on stones

Cooking on hot stones is not just for Korean restaurants now. It’s making its way into Western food establishments, as well. In the Ottawa area, it’s coming to the Kanata Centrum, home of the Senators hockey team, late this month.

Jun 18, 2009 - Garrison beer available in Ontario

The Bar Towel, a specialty importer in partnership with agent Cecktor Limited, is now the exclusive distributor of Garrison product in the province.

Jun 1, 2009 - Pizza is Italian-government approved

If you’re looking for pizza with some wild and wacky ingredients, don’t come to the 68-seat Teca Restaurant at The Rosseau JW Marriott hotel.  Hotel director of food and beverage and executive chef Mark Marchment favours classic Italian pizza.

Jun 30, 2009 - CRFA scraps Alberta Foodservice Show

A letter from the CRFA’s vice-president of exhibitions Steve Barber said the show was cancelled “due to deteriorating economic conditions and the host of challenges facing foodservice operators in the current climate.”

Jun 26, 2009 - Hell's Kitchen freezes over

If they can survive Gordon Ramsay's wrath, the next winner of Hell’s Kitchen will become head chef at Araxi restaurant.

Jun 18, 2009 - CRFA vows to fight Edmonton levy

The mandatory $280 fee is meant to fill the coffers of a group called the Responsible Edmonton Hospitality Association, made up mainly of city politicians.

Jun 29, 2009 - Halifax convention centre proposal approved

The new Nova Centre is to be built in downtown Halifax just south of the existing 50,000 square foot facility on a two-block site bounded by Market, Argyle, Prince and Sackville Streets.

Jun 18, 2009 - Garrison hops into the farming business

In an effort to make its beer as local as possible, Garrison Brewing has planted its own hops field. An experimental hops crop is now growing at Ross Farm Museum, a provincial museum serving up a glimpse into the way farming used to be.

Jun 1, 2009 - Employers have a resource for workplace issues

When a Workers Compensation claim, employment standards or labour issue was brought up against a company it was the worker that had access to all the advice and guidance. Now, with the creation of the Office of the Employer Advisor (OEA), the employer has access to a program to guide them through the confusing process.