Alberta lifted nearly all its pandemic restrictions a week ago with Calgary council following on Monday by repealing the city's mask bylaw. "We are very excited," said Karen Kho, co-owner of Empire Provisions and Lil Empire Burger, regarding the province's reopening. Masking for both staff and customers is still up to the businesses' personal discretion, and some have requested customers continue to wear them. The website, Safer Shopping & Services Network, listed 37 businesses that have requested mask wearing — four of which are cafes and restaurants. Restaurants deal with staffing shortagesAcross Canada, restaurants have had trouble with staffing and demand.

Source: CBC News July 07, 2021 17:48 UTC