Doubling patio fees for restaurants 'ridiculous' with industry still recovering

Ottawa restaurant owners who set up patios on city rights-of-way are going to face a steep increase in 2024 after four years of pandemic-related relief.

Doubling patio fees for restaurants 'ridiculous' with industry still recovering
Ken Goodhue, owner of Deacon Brodie's on Elgin Street, stands in the pub's sidewalk patio, which has been packed up for winter.

Ottawa restaurant owners who set up patios on city rights-of-way are going to face a steep increase in 2024 after four years of pandemic-related relief.