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August 1, 2019
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Toronto police searching for three men in alleged pizza delivery fraud

Toronto police are appealing to the public to help them identify three men believed to be involved a series of pizza delivery fraud thefts across the city. The National Post/The Canadian Press reports.


Ontario pizza chain Pizzaiolo rebrands

Ontario pizza chain Pizzaiolo has rebranded and redesigned its restaurants to focus on the craft of pizza making.


Battle over vegan cheese label a freedom of expression issue, lawyers say

A vegan restaurant in Kanata, Ont., has come under the scrutiny of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency after a customer complained of being misled by the description of a dish using the words "cheddar cheese." The Canadian Press/City News reports.


Rainbow pizza supports Windsor Pride Fest

Arcata Pizzeria in Lakeshore, Ont., has created a rainbow pizza to support the Pride community during Windsor-Essex Pride Fest. CBC News reports.


Calgary restaurant to be worker co-op

A new Calgary restaurant opening in August will feature many owners. Everyone who works at the self-professed elevated vegetable-forward restaurant is either a permanent owner or a probationary one. Global News reports.


Professional baking instructors open training centre for artisan bakers in B.C.

Retired Vancouver Island University baking instructor Martin Barnett has opened Seraphina’s Oven, a training centre for artisan baking that employs five red seal certified instructors. The Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle reports.
 
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Featured News 
 
850 Degrees

850 Degrees, Eh?

What could be more Canadian than an Irish pizza chef making Neapolitan pizza in suburban Toronto? I defy you to find a pizzeria more Canadian than 850 Degrees, whose Canada-themed menu and carefully curated local beer and wine wall is sure to bring pizza-loving Canucks to their unapologetically patriotic feet. » Read more
 
Value

Value includes food quality and service: Technomic report

Value is a very important factor for customers when deciding where to dine, and that includes not just price but food quality and service, suggests a new report by research firm Technomic. » Read more
 
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Montreal Pizza Fest

Sept. 11-24, 2019
Location: Montreal, Que.
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Canadian Coffee and Tea Show

Sept. 22-23, 2019
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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Canadian Pizza Summit

Oct. 21, 2019
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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