US EditionMontreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable
- The City of Montreal launched an inquiry following uniformed officers forcing restaurant customers off patios due to municipal bylaws, leading to criticism.
- Luc Rabouin, president of the city's executive committee, deemed the incident of clearing outdoor seating as "unacceptable" during a busy evening.
- Sandra Ferreira shared a video expressing disappointment that her patio setup was shut down while the restaurant was full, after previous discussions with inspectors.
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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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