Barrie city council approved the Patios Everywhere program, which will allow local restaurants to offer outdoor dining experiences while maintaining physical distancing, once the province of Ontario allows dine-in options to reopen as it continues to battle the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Patios Everywhere program is aimed at addressing patios outside the downtown Business Improvement Area. It’s also intended to support local restaurants by providing flexibility to restaurant owners while ensuring safety standards. “This program will support our efforts for local economic recovery,” Mayor Jeff Lehman said in a statement. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “The additional patio space across the