The Canadian Press

Feds plan gradual return to offices; civil servants encouraged to keep working remotely

'Re-opening access to federal worksites will be gradual and will vary from organization to organization, each according to their own operational circumstances'

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Civil servants to resume talks with federal government in the midst of COVID-19

A major sticking point for both groups of employees during negotiations in September revolved around wages.

Ottawa Bluesfest, NAC to host drive-in concert series at Zibi

RBC Bluesfest was among the many local summer music festivals that were scrapped due to the pandemic.

Hexo sells Niagara Falls cannabis facility for $10M

Gatineau firm determined there was an excess of cultivation capacity in the market.

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Starbucks plans to close up to 200 Canadian locations over two years

Some of the Canadian stores up for closure will be "repositioned," the company said, which suggests they could either move to a new area or change format.

Ontario government halts commercial evictions for tenants hit hard by COVID-19 fallout

Move applies to small businesses that qualify for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, where revenues have dropped at least 70% due to the pandemic.

Ottawa restaurant The Grand says it was fined for letting customers eat takeout on patio

Co-owner John Borsten says he doesn't see what they did wrong given that the restaurant didn't serve customers on the patio, and that others were eating on public benches and sidewalks nearby.

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