Smitty's Family Restaurant in Halifax Closes Doors
A popular Halifax Smitty's restaurant on Lacewood Drive has closed permanently. The owners cite ongoing pandemic-related pressures as the reason for the sudden shutdown.
A popular Halifax Smitty's restaurant on Lacewood Drive has closed permanently. The owners cite ongoing pandemic-related pressures as the reason for the sudden shutdown.
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