Food is one of the universal ways to show love and care. And what could be more loving than food for those in need or local chocolate made in a sustainable, fair-trade and gender-equalized way?

It might be a partial shutdown, but that hasn't stopped some new restaurants from opening up.

The recent announcement from the provincial government removing dine-in for restaurants and cafes was an unexpected and sudden change that now has local businesses scrambling - and fuming.

Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans has issued an announcement prohibiting the sale of frozen-at-sea spot prawns by local harvesters. One local harvester joins us to talk about the reasoning behind the decision and the impacts on the fishing industry.

It's been exactly one year since COVID-19 caused a massive shutdown of bars, restaurants and cafes across the country. We check in with two restaurateurs on how they've weathered the pandemic and where they see the industry going in the coming year.

Butter has suddenly become a hot topic, thanks to one Canadian writer's researches into what's been going on over the last year with this fatty delight. The details may surprise you.

The wine and beer industries are joining the fight to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in their workspaces. Hear about some local initiatives and how you can help.

A local restaurant is taking guests on a culinary tour de force through the best food regions of France. And, on Vancouver Island, an award-winning distillery starts 2021 with a bang by creating the top artisan spirit in Canada.

One local seafood purveyor has come up with a few fresh ideas and a BBQ favourite is back in a new location in Mount Pleasant.

A popular Gastown restaurant has launched a new burger-forward menu and, elsewhere, a farm-to-table ethos drives comfort in a whole new way.