DEREK DROUILLARD | CLOSING THE DOORS OF AN AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY RESTAURANT
Derek Drouillard is one of the thousands of business owners in Ontario who made the decision to permanently close his doors In July of this year. Merli's, an award-winning Coffeehouse and Eatery, welcomed artists, musicians, and community groups. It was a favourite spot for residents and visitors for 8 years. Derek took over the business a year and a half ago, when the original owner and friend, Frank Merlihan retired.
Derek Drouillard is one of the thousands of business owners in Ontario who made the decision to permanently close his doors this past July. Merli's, an award-winning Coffeehouse and Eatery, welcomed artists, musicians, and community groups. It was a favourite spot for residents and visitors for 8 years. Derek took over the business for 18 months after the original owner and friend, Frank Merlihan retired.
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TREVOR LOOP AND HEATHER HARRIS BROWN: BUSINESS OWNERS WANT TO BE HEARD
Trevor and Heather, business owners in Kingsville, Ontario want to be heard. In this interview, they share the challenges and frustrations of trying to keep their restaurants afloat and the actions they have taken to date. It has now been 108 days since non-essential businesses were ordered closed in March due to the COVID pandemic, for the safety of all. With all regions of Ontario now in phase two, Kingsville and Leamington have not yet been given the green light to move forward, yet the remainder of Essex County has. Despite the unique challenges in this area of Ontario, they share the struggles they and many other business owners currently face, some who are or will be, closing their doors permanently.
Trevor and Heather, business owners in Kingsville, Ontario want to be heard. In this interview, they share the challenges and frustrations of trying to keep their restaurants afloat and the actions they have taken to date. It has now been 108 days since non-essential businesses were ordered closed in March due to the Covid pandemic, for the safety of all. With all regions of Ontario now in phase two, Kingsville and Leamington have not yet been given the green light to move forward, yet the remainder of Essex County has. Despite the unique challenges in this area of Ontario, they share the struggles they and many other business owners currently face, some who are, or will be, closing their doors permanently.
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