Outdoor Dining

• Patios and parklets sitting right with Lethbridge community

  An incentive program is also in place, which provides 50 per cent matching up to $5,000 for the design and construction for downtown businesses.

  Consumer

  Apr 21, 2022
  
• Vancouver pop-up patios could make permanent mark

  After making special efforts to allow patios during the COVID-19 pandemic, Vancouver is now looking at a motion to make curbside dining a regular summertime occurrence.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2021
  
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• ‘Absolutely relieved’: Durham businesses prepare to reopen Friday

  While most non-essential retailers are preparing to reopen amid eased COVID-19 restrictions, Julian Holman says Friday will be the Pickering location's grand opening in a sense. 

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2021
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• COVID-19: 125 temporary outdoor patio requests approved, installed in Edmonton

  Out of 144 requests for temporary patios or outdoor retail space, 125 have been approved and installed. Nine locations are set to be installed over the next week.

  Consumer

  May 31, 2021
• Alberta restaurateurs hope for reimbursement in light of COVID-19 patio ban

  In a desperate attempt to survive, restaurants invested thousands of dollars for outdoor eating spaces to comply COVID-19 restrictions. But as of Sunday, all patios must be closed.

  Economy

  May 6, 2021
• COVID-19: Montreal mayor backing reopening of restaurant terraces

  Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante tweeted several times about the need to allow outdoor dining at Montreal bars and restaurants amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
• Infectious disease specialist cautions Edmontonians against visiting enclosed patio tents

  An infectious disease specialist warns Albertans that not all patios are created equal when it comes to reducing COVID-19 transmission.

  Consumer

  Apr 22, 2021
• Restaurant patio permits to get expedited approval, says RDOS

  The RDOS will ensure permit applications are processed as quickly as possible, a release from the district said.

  Economy

  Apr 9, 2021
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• COVID-19: On-street patios, road closures returning to downtown Guelph on weekends

  While last year's dining district program saw road closures all week, the intersection of Wyndham and Macdonell streets will only close on weekends amid a COVID-19 summer of 2021.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2021
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• Ontario eases some COVID-19 pandemic restrictions for bars, restaurants to boost economy

  Starting Saturday, restaurants in Toronto and Peel Region can offer customers outdoor dining.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2021