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Editor's Note 
 
Happy Sourdough September! Here's to all the talented pizza chefs across Canada respecting the mother dough, poolish – whatever you call it – to make delicious, flavourful pizza!
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
News 
 

Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program coming

The federal government has announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program intended to weed out potential misuse, fraud and employers' reliance on TFW, including reductions in access to the program and strengthened compliance measures.


Real Bread campaign celebrates #SourdoughSeptember

The Real Bread Campaign has launched #SourdoughSeptember, its annual celebration of what it defines as genuine sourdough bread and the people who make it. How are you celebrating at your pizzeria?


Pizza Hut targets customers on the move with a pizza box that folds into table

Pizza Hut has launched the Moving Box Table, a specialty pizza box that turns into a miniature table offering a practical solution for customers who need a quick and easy dining setup amid the chaos of moving.


Uncle Gino’s wins best specialty pizza category at first Pizza Fest in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Katie Hagerman and her colleagues at Uncle Gino's Pizzeria won the best specialty pizza category with their grandmother’s 40-year-old meatball parmesan pizza recipe. SooToday.com reports.


Consumer Dining Index drops in July 2024 compared to July 2023: Restaurants Canada

Consumer behaviour is changing. Year-over-year, Restaurant Canada’s Consumer Dining Index remains below 2023 levels, at 95.4 in July 2024 compared to 100.0 in July 2023. Canadians 55 or older made fewer purchases from a restaurant in July compared to last year, and breakfast saw the largest year-over-year decline in visits of any daypart.


 
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Calling all pizzerias! Register now for Canadian Pizza Summit East and Chef of the Year Competition

Come to Toronto to compete, network with other pizzerias or simply study the latest trends from top pizza makers in Canada » Read More...
 
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The Pizza Chef: Continuous learning

There’s no such thing as too much education. When you’re a small business owner, it’s important to continuously develop and to educate yourself and elevate your business. The Japanese have a great word for it: “Kaizen.” » Read More...
 
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Calling all pizzerias and bakeries: Newfoundland and Labrador BAC Town Hall gathering set for Sept. 17

The Baking Association of Canada will host a Newfoundland & Labrador Town Hall Bakers Gathering & Education Sessions on Sept. 17 at the College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s. Bakeries and pizzerias are expressly invited to attend! » Read More...
 
 
News 
 

Appetizers show most growth among Canadian menu items: Technomic

Canadian menu item counts are on the rise, with appetizers increasing the most, seafood growing the fastest and alcoholic beverages the only menu item declining, according to Technomic’s latest Ignite Menu report. » Read More...

Writer explores pizza in Regina and Windsor, Ont.

National Post writer Laura Brehaut embarked on a summer pizza project and headed to Windsor, Ont., and Regina, Man., to taste what makes their pizza unique. | READ MORE » Read More...

Famoso Italian Pizzeria + Bar opens Calgary dual-concept location

Calgary – Famoso Italian Pizzeria + Bar, founded in Edmonton, has opened a dual-concept location in Calgary at the existing Ricky’s All Day Grill at Sunridge Mall offering diners dishes from both brands. Dished reports. | READ MORE » Read More...

New N.S. training requirements to improve safety at bars and restaurants serving alcohol

All bar staff serving people at Nova Scotia’s 2,400 licensed bars and restaurants, as well as some festivals, will soon require training in how to serve alcohol safely. » Read more

Pizza Pizza announces second-quarter results

According to the chain, Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 same-store sales decreased 3.9 per cent and its network increased by five net locations in the second quarter ending June 30. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Canadian Pizza Summit East and Chef of the Year Competition    

October 21, 2024 | Faema Canada, 672 Dupont St. Suite 201, Toronto, ON M6G 1Z6 » Read More...

International Pizza Expo   

March 25-27, 2025 | 3150 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Read More...

Bakery Showcase 2025

April 14, 2025 | 159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, 9e étage, Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1H2 CANADA » Read More...