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Downtown Prince George president Eoin Foley says allowing people to carry small amounts of illicit drugs is a "small step in the right direction"

Could eating out in PG become more expensive? SHARE ON: (Photo supplied by MyPGNow.com staff) It will likely cost you a little bit more to enjoy a meal at your favourite restaurant in PG. The BC Restaurant and Food Services Association stated higher commodity and fuel prices are the main culprits for this. President, Ian Tostenson outlines what customers might encounter the next time they dine in. “I could see menu prices probably going up eight to twelve percent. So, if you have a ten-dollar item that might cost you an extra dollar while a twenty-dollar dish may go up two (dollars).”

Half of all restaurants could close for good if Ottawa ends a few subsidy programs too soon. That’s according to Restaurants Canada. Both the Emergency Wage and Rent subsidy funds are slated to run until September 25th. Downtown PG President and local restaurant owner, Eoin Foley told MyPGNow.com another extension may be needed. “A lot of our restaurants are still going to need that help if the public wants to see their favourite places stick around well after we are going back to normal and the federal government is probably going to have to help a lot of the little guys.”

SHARE ON: (Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff) Similar to New Year’s Eve, alcohol sales during St. Patrick’s Day will stop at 8 pm and resume the following day according to Dr. Bonnie Henry. The news is a little easier to take this time for the food industry as they have been given a week’s notice. BC Restaurant and Food Services Association President, Ian Tostenson told MyPGNow.com the occasion will only impact a smaller section of the industry. “For restaurants, honestly, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the biggest day in the world. In fact, it is just another day – it’s really bar...

Downtown PG, Chamber of Commerce welcome modifications to Business Recovery Grant SHARE ON: PG Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Corrigall | Courtesy PG Chamber Prince George Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Corrigall believes a little bit more could have been done to revamp the Business Recovery Grant from the province. The previous requirement for a business to have experienced at least a 70% revenue loss at some point in March or April of last year has been adjusted. Now, a business is required to demonstrate only a 30% revenue loss in any one month between last March to the point of application. C...