When long-time chef Nicholas Waters first started Toque Catering in 2013, he never expected it to take off

From a staff of five to almost 30, the Metchosin resident’s talent in the kitchen is evident

May 8, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

New apps emerge amid COVID-19 to tackle gripes with popular delivery services

Instead of relying on Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes or DoorDash, restaurants are turning to new options

May 3, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

‘Death is so real:’ Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure

Cargill shut down its plant just north of High River, Alta., earlier this week after an outbreak of COVID-19

Apr 26, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared at chicken processing plant as 28 workers test positive

Vancouver Health Authority has declared an outbreak at the facility

Apr 21, 2020 2:40 PM Read more >

‘A difficult decision:’ Alberta meat-packing plant pausing production after COVID-19 outbreak

Cargill’s High River plant, which employs about 2,000 workers, has 360 cases of the novel coronavirus

Apr 21, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

Plants ‘operating 24/7’ to meet consumer demand for food amid COVID-19

Kraft Heinz Canada reported an 80% increase in demand for its Kraft Dinner product last month compared to March 2019

Apr 19, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

COVID-19 pushes Canadian food industry to tipping point: Federation of Agriculture

CFA today urged government to establish emergency fund to help farmers overcome mounting costs

Apr 16, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

Creating the perfect charcuterie plate

Tips from Cure Artisan Meat and Cheese owner Brad Boisvert

Apr 3, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

New Asian/Mexican grocery store opens in Courtenay

Goods Grocery moves, changes focus

Mar 27, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Fresh and Green

Recipes for renewal from Chef Heidi Fink

Mar 25, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >