Since June 1, the city has approved more than 360 temporary patio permits. A timely lifelineThe temporary patio program was green-lit by the province which allowed businesses like restaurants, pubs, and breweries to apply to expand their service licenses after being hard hit by the pandemic. Parfitt has a temporary patio on a lot adjacent to his existing one. In the meantime, a motion to ask staff to review the results of the temporary patio project will be brought to Vancouver city council on Sept. 15. It also asks to review options for an annual seasonal patio program.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2020 12:56 UTC