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Saskatchewan’s restaurant and bar industry is still struggling to understand and comply with COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the province in November, a spokesman says.
Jim Bence, president and CEO of Hospitality Saskatchewan, which represents restaurants and bars in the province, said Thursday he believes businesses should receive a warning and get a chance to rectify any issues before a ticket is issued.
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On Wednesday, Bud’s on Broadway became the fourth bar identified by the province as having received a $14,000 ticket for allegedly violating restrictions.
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Trying to promote a hotel during a pandemic has been anything but easy, as Kendi Danbrook knows all too well, but seeing the community rally around local businesses has made it a little bit brighter.
“It’s been kind of a tough year for us for sure, however with us being a local, independent hotel we are very grateful to have such a community that is supporting each other as local businesses,” said Danbrook, event and engagement co-ordinator for The Atlas Hotel.
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Economist, hotels weigh in on possibility of Regina WHL bubble cjme.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cjme.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Vaccinations are ramping up and government relief programs are winding down, but Saskatoon hoteliers are not expecting business to return to pre-pandemic levels for months or even years.
Occupancy crept up over the summer, when case counts were low, but local operators are reporting that the second wave of infections and resulting restrictions have again crushed demand.
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Now, some cash-strapped hotel owners are asking every level of government including the City of Saskatoon for relief, warning that a failure to act could result in lost jobs and tax revenue.