BARRIE, ONT. --
The province's third shutdown has some business owners taking a firm stand, outright refusing to close their doors, with every customer counting towards survival.
"We are going to be open for full dine-in service, as well as takeout service. And we will be having our patio set up as well," says P_zza owner Stefano Agostino.
The Ontario government implemented a 28-day shutdown for the entire province that came into effect Saturday amid souring COVID cases.
Despite the restrictions, which force restaurants and eateries to close to in-person dining and offer takeout or delivery only, Agostino says he's firm on remaining open. "It's a decision of livelihood. We need to survive, and we need to operate at our fullest capacity to be able to survive at this point."