Soaking up the last of patio season in southwestern Ontario
Some restaurants are seeing an unexpected boost to their business thanks to the sunny and warmer October weather.
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Some restaurants are seeing an unexpected boost to their business thanks to the sunny and warmer October weather.
WATERLOO -- Patio season seems to have arrived as temperatures rise in Waterloo Region. The recent warm up is welcome news for people wanting to get outside and local restaurants are happy to serve more customers. "Our staff too is just itching to make some money and to serve people again," said Shannon Sluser with Ethel's Lounge in Uptown Waterloo. Patios were full of patrons in Uptown Waterloo on Tuesday evening. Restaurant owners said they didn't have a lot of time to get things organized, but were happy to open as soon as they were able. "We are not used to sitting on our butts all ...