Olivier Demaisonneuve remembers the days when a quarter of his customers at Armada, a store in Montreal's Village, were tourists. But after watching the Village change over the two decades he's lived there, Demaisonneuve said the area may be losing what made it special back in its heyday. And I felt so blessed that our message was heard by women because the village needs more women entrepreneurs," said Rondy. Jeanne Bonneville, who lives in the Village, says he would love to see a larger selection of businesses in the area. Focusing on identity while looking aheadThe merchants' association says it is focused on conserving the neighbourhood's identity through activities like burlesque and drag street exhibits throughout the summer.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2021 07:52 UTC