The Family Kitchen Mexican Restaurant in Leamington, Ontario, has opened its doors in defiance to the Ford government's "emergency brake" shutdown orders which widely impact small business owners.
According to one Facebook post, the restaurant owner, Kirsty Leathem, opened her doors to diners at 10:30 on Tuesday morning.
Speaking to CTV News, Leathem said that she believes she should be able to stay open if the Walmart down the street can.
LIVE from Leamington, Ontario: “Family Kitchen” restaurant defies new lockdown orders and welcomes hundreds of customers. pic.twitter.com/I3l8R3EAb2
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) April 6, 2021
Family kitchen restaurant in Leamington Ontario. More people are saying no. #JustSayNo pic.twitter.com/T2vGx9f7HS
— Rowan (@canmericanized) April 6, 2021
Look at this support!!! Leamington fire fighters repping!! pic.twitter.com/VQM0Bbamf9
— Chelsea Smith (@chillie2) April 6, 2021
Leamington out in force! #SaveLocal#NoMoreLockdowns#CovidHoax pic.twitter.com/XHucgwx506
— Chelsea Smith (@chillie2) April 6, 2021
So many people in the resistance, standing for freedom in defence of Family Kitchen Restaurant in Leamington.
— No More Lockdowns Canada (@NML_Canada) April 6, 2021
On such short notice we see so much love and support.#NoMoreLockdowns https://t.co/JFx2wFJ2bM pic.twitter.com/1hXfhJaFUj
Anti-lockdown groups, such as No More Lockdowns Canada, have made an appeal to the public to support the business, saying: "Businesses every day are standing up against lockdowns, and we must support them. Family Kitchen Restaurant is open with dine in service, and will be ticketed tomorrow. We must fill their seats! Tuesday, April 6th @ 10 AM 73 Erie Street South Leamington."
