US EditionMontreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable
- Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante defends the fire department's decision to shut down terrasses at the start of Grand Prix weekend, apologizing for the impact, amid criticism.
- Ferreira Café owner Sandra Ferreira received a $1,326 ticket after officers ordered outdoor seating clear-out for non-compliance with bylaws, despite the impression of 'special permission.'
- Montreal fire department had informed restaurant owners over a week prior that tent setups were not compliant with regulations, citing distance issues, resulting in revenue loss for affected businesses.
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Montreal restaurant forced to close terrace during Grand Prix weekend
"I'm ashamed of my city," says Sandra Ferreira of Ferreira Café, as an inspector with the Montreal fire department ordered some restaurants to close their terraces for alleged safety code violations over Grand Prix weekend. Swidda Rassy reports.
Montreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal has launched an investigation and suspended an employee after fire prevention officers ordered a number of restaurants to shut their packed outdoor seating areas
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Montreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable
The City of Montreal has launched an investigation and suspended an employee after fire prevention officers ordered a number of restaurants to shut their packed outdoor seating areas at dinner time during the busy Grand Prix weekend. Luc Rabouin, president of the city's executive committee, admi...
Montreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable
MONTREAL — The City of Montreal has launched an investigation and suspended an employee after fire prevention officers ordered a number of restaurants to shut their packed outdoor seating areas at dinner time during the busy Grand Prix weekend.
Two executive employees of the Montreal Fire Safety Service (SIM), including a section head, were suspended after the closure of terraces on Peel Street on Friday evening, in the middle of the Grand Prix weekend. An administrative investigation has also been opened to shed light on this case.
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