COVID-19 stay in place over the winter.The current Temporary Expedited Patio Program, which has issued more than 360 permits to restaurants, cafes and breweries, is slated to expire on Oct.
31.Non-Partisan Association (NPA) Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung says she wants to see the program extended throughout the winter, and also expanded to be a regular part of summers in the city.
Vancouver issues first sidewalk patio permits, expands program to breweries An informal Twitter poll posted by Kirby-Yung Sunday saw more than a thousand responses, 80 per cent of them in favour of keeping the patios through the dreary months.Vancouver’s Temporary Expedited Patios have been a lifeline for restaurants & embraced by residents.