Montreal protesters urge Quebec government to allow dance floors to reopen Vezina said his group’s discussions with the Quebec government have given hope that the restrictions being lifted this week won’t be coming back.
His organization said approximately 15 per cent of the province’s restaurants shut down permanently during the pandemic, and others may follow as federal aid programs wind down.Ziggy Eichenbaum, owner of Ziggy’s Pub on Crescent Street in downtown Montreal, said he would have closed without rent assistance.
He said welcoming patrons until 3 a.m. will be good for the bottom line, even with protocols in place.“We’re going to find out tonight, but it’s looking good,” said Eichenbaum.