When Chris Fawbert heard new COVID travel restrictions were on the way he feared it spelled the end for the Java Shack. Fawbert has owned and operated the Campbell River cafe across from the BC Ferries terminal in the Vancouver Island city for 23 years. The Java Shack owner sent out an appeal for support to keep his small Campbell River cafe afloat because he feared new travel and tourism restrictions would force it to close permanently. On The Island 6:48 Java Jive - A popular cafe in Campbell River, on the verge of closing, has been overwhelmed by the response to its last-ditch appeal for support Gregor Craigie spoke with Chris Fawbert, owner of the Java Shack in Campbell River, about community support for his business. 6:48 To hear the full interview with Java Shack owner Chris Fawbert tap the link below:With files from CBC On the Island

Source: CBC News April 24, 2021 15:56 UTC