Business owners and community members are coming to terms with the damage wreaked by a large fire in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood which destroyed several businesses Thursday. Michel Blais, owner of Frenchies Diner, was out shopping in the morning when his phone began to ring with news of the fire. The fire destroyed Frenchies Diner and several other businesses were also caught in the blaze. Michel Blais, owner of Frenchies Diner, surveys damage from the Thursday fire that destroyed his restaurant. (Ken Leedham/CBC)The small businesses affected by the fire are hoping the community continues to support them.

Source: CBC News October 24, 2020 02:14 UTC