The site of a former butcher shop and restaurant that has been closed down, in Vancouver, on Nov. 28, 2020.For the already battered and bruised B.C. hospitality industry, the annus horribilis of 2020 ended with a sucker punch to the gut that betrayed its trust and will, I fear, have devastating long-term consequences.
The bar and restaurant industry, which has bent over backward to comply with previous edicts and has done everything necessary to create safe spaces that have not been a significant source of COVID-19 transmissions, is outraged – justly so. This isn’t just about the one-night hit, no matter how crucial that night might have been to the bottom line for restaurants that have run out of cash flow, are barely squeaking by and are losing money every day their doors stay open.
Yes, we are extremely fortunate in B.C. to have restaurants that remain open for indoor dining. We are the envy of the country. By late spring, the BCRFA organized a task force and came up with a plan to reopen safely. It was the first industry group to do so. That’s when the mutual respect and trust in authority began to fray. Restaurants make most of their profits from liquor sales and those late hours really do make a difference.“The government has lost the plot,” one restaurant owner told me.
lexxgill There was nothing stopping folks from still eating out on NYE, buying wine/spirits to enjoy on the w/e & tipping well. If we are sincere abt supporting local. & or do an extra takeout this w/e which I’m doing with 1 resto that had cancellations
lexxgill Her lack of clear, consistent messaging is causing people to not listen/care. No advance notice to restaurants - NYE is the same date every year...and who did she consult She claims this was in the works for a while - who else was on board?
Dr Bozo is a wing nut. She's attacking an industry which has nothing to do with the spread of this virus & turning a blind eye on the root of the outbreaks...LTC homes. Staff are the only people allowed in & out of LTC homes so they're the ones bringing the virus into these homes
So you post an article behind a pay wall. GTFO Twitter.
DR.H sure has made a mess of things as of late. When she does try and explain herself she sounds like a back peddling mom who's scared.These decisions should come with CLEAR and Concise terms and conditions period