A confrontation unfolded in Montreal earlier this week when Costa Dimitriou, owner of Zante, a Greek restaurant, clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters blocking his entrance during a demonstration near the office of Liberal MP Marc Miller. The incident escalated when Dimitriou, frustrated after multiple polite requests for the protesters to move, was filmed spraying them with water. Police intervened swiftly, ordering both the protesters and Dimitriou to cease their actions. Dimitriou expressed his distress over the situation, stating, “I asked politely... but they didn’t leave.” The Montreal police are currently investigating the incident, although it remains uncertain if any charges will be brought against those involved. Other local business owners, like Jon Cercone of Tavern on the Square, voiced their frustrations regarding the impact of ongoing protests, highlighting how they often lead to significant cancellations and disrupt their operations. Leslie Roberts, a city councillor, has called for more proactive measures from the police to enforce existing bylaws and protect local businesses during protests.