HALIFAX --
Halifax-area restaurants were given the go-ahead to reopen earlier this week -- a move that couldn't come soon enough for owners or the musicians who make a living entertaining customers.
The green light was given for restaurants to reopen on Monday, however, The Old Triangle Pub only opened Wednesday because getting supplies proved difficult.
But the doors are now unlocked.
"We're delighted to be back open again," said owner Brian Doherty.
Restaurant and bar owners have had to close their businesses for extended periods of time twice in the last 10 months. Doherty hopes this opening is permanent.
He says government subsidies have bridged the gap for some, but getting people back into their building is the key to staying afloat.