May 10, 2013 - A dinner for the fishes

CALGARY—A group of West Coast chefs will collaborate in support of sustainable seafood and Ocean Wise for a May 29 boat-to-table dinner at River Café.

May 9, 2013 - Regina restaurant patios approved

REGINA—City council unanimously approved a new policy allowing Regina restaurateurs to set up temporary patios. The policy was passed April 29, allowing patios to operate from April to October, reported the CBC.

May 9, 2013 - Mixed reaction to private liquor stores in Saskatchewan

SASKATOON, REGINA—The province of Saskatchewan announced it is allowing the addition of private liquor stores in Regina and Saskatoon. Both cities will see existing retail stores build or expand their brand with the addition of liquor outlets, not operated by Saskatchewan’s Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), according to the SLGA.

May 6, 2013 - Vancouver street food program expanding

VANCOUVER—Despite concerns from restaurateurs, Vancouver officials expanded the city’s street food vendor program. Mayor Gregor Robertson introduced 15 new food trucks on May 2, according to a news release, bringing the total in Vancouver to 114.

May 2, 2013 - Chinese restaurants exhibited in Alberta

EDMONTON—An exhibit at the Royal Alberta Museum looks into the succession of Chinese restaurants in small towns across the Prairies. Having opened in late April, Chop Suey on the Prairies: A History of Chinese Restaurants in Alberta will show for a year, according to Metro Edmonton.