By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers When working at home, whether occasionally or long-term, it’s essential to stay active and avoid personal injury. Husband and wife team, Sandra Zisckind and Jeremy Diamond run Diamond and Diamond Law, a personal injury firm in Canada. They are leading advocates of personal safety and injury prevention … Continued
By Nikki Gill
One of the many things the pandemic has taken away from us is the ability to visit our favourite restaurants for a night of delicious dining. Yes, lots of restaurants have been open for takeout and delivery, but if you don’t live within the delivery zone, you’re often out of luck. Well for fans of … Continued
Much-loved Italian restaurant 7 Numbers is partnering with veteran steakhouse Barberian’s for a special Canada Takeout Day collaboration pick-up dinner tonight. “Right now, it’s about pulling in your friends and your community and seeing how you can make stuff happen,” says 7 Numbers owner Vito Marinuzzi. Barberian’s has been 7 Numbers’ go-to meat supplier for … Continued
Intimate supper club dinners may be off the literal table for a while, but the chefs and restaurateurs behind these secretive series are finding creative ways to bring their experiences into our homes. L.U.S.T @ Home View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Hayes (@lukechef_) on Apr 20, 2020 … Continued
Mayor John Tory has announced a new plan that aims to close curb lanes and widen sidewalks at 100 different hotspots across the city. The new plan, called CurbTO, seeks to identify retail main streets that continue to see a lot of foot traffic despite the citywide lockdown due to COVID-19. CurbTO will install curb … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s favourite Raptor Serge Ibaka continues to engage Toronto fans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, whether through his Instagram Live talent show or through his philanthropy efforts. On April 9, the six-foot-10-inches power forward pledged to match up to $100,000 through his organization to support Fred Victor’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund — and the organization is reminding … Continued
Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be as difficult to choose as you might think. These local shops are making it easier for you to treat your mom this year for Mother’s Day with curb-side pickups and delivery right to her door. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kitten … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Along with top chefs such as Vancouver’s Vikram Vij and Montreal’s Dan Geltner, Victor Barry has launched the Canadian Hospitality Worker Relief Fund (CHWRF) to support restaurant and hospitality industry workers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. The fund will provide one-time $500 grants to cooks, servers, dishwashers, bartenders, delivery people and others who … Continued
In Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei, restaurant hosts must now act as medical bouncers. Before a table is seated, every member of the party must have their temperature checked. Should one of the customers register a fever, the entire reservation is refused entry. In areas of Asia that have lifted their lockdowns, restaurants … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Actor Ayisha Issa earned a Prix Gemeaux for her portrayal of Brittany Sizzla in the highly acclaimed French Canadian series Unite 9, a role for which she also nominated in 2017. Currently, Issa stars as Dr. June Curtis in the CTV series Transplant. The series follows Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed (Hamza Haq), a Syrian doctor … Continued
A survey released by food service industry group Restaurants Canada paints a sobering picture of the state of the Canadian restaurant industry amid the pandemic. According to the survey, which polled close to 1,000 food service operators across the country, one out of every two independent restaurants does not expect to survive over the next … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Food delivery app Foodora is shutting down Canadian operations as of May 11 after five years of operation, according to a company press release issued on April 27. “I’m very proud of what foodora has accomplished over the last few years. I’ve been able to witness food delivery grow from its infancy into what it … Continued
