City seeing surge in demand for pop-up patios, with indoor dining ban
CALGARY -- The current ban on indoor dining has some Calgary restaurant owners rushing to set up an outdoor space. “We have to maximize as much seating as possible to keep the business alive,” said Jeff Jamieson, owner of Donna Mac. Jamieson was initially planning to have an outdoor patio ready for next month. Contractors have started work to build a fence around tables to be ready by the weekend, with double digit temperatures expected until Saturday. “I think it's a good investment to make sure people are attracted to the restaurant," Jamieson said. "We have to work within t...