Social media post praising 'heroes of the occupation' draws ire, restaurateur says

Some downtown Ottawa businesses say an end to the weeks-long demonstration has not meant a return to normal, but instead a continuation of harassment and security concerns, including one restaurant facing backlash over a recent social media post praising people who defied protesters.

On Monday, North & Navy tweeted out an offer of free meals to a number of residents who have spoken out against the weeks-long protest.

Invitees included Zexi Li, who launched a class-action lawsuit and sought an injunction seeking to silence protesters’ truck horns, and three women who made headlines after blocking the path of a big rig in the early days of the demonstrations.

“We’re just looking for ways to put