When the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic swept the province, the owner of Philip's Cafe in Placentia was forced to shut his doors in March 2020, after a decade in business. Therefor, Philip's Cafe has run its course, Meade said. Philip Meade is a pastry chef by trade, but is pivoting his business away from a cafe and into a new restaurant and brewery. He's hoping his connections and support through the board of trade will help him get there. As for redeveloping his business during the pandemic, he says this is the right time to start.

Source: CBC News February 21, 2021 15:22 UTC