# Lemonade Stand Turns Into Youth Entrepreneurship Program | Montreal News

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-07-03T14:38:14+00:00
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A lemonade stand shut down by bureaucracy ten years ago sparked a viral moment—and a lasting legacy. Two young sisters in Ottawa, just five and seven, were told to close shop for lacking a permit, but their story ignited community support and forced a reckoning. The National Capital Commission apologized, invited them back with a proper permit, and soon launched a youth entrepreneurship program. Now kids as young as five can legally run kiosks during bike days, learning business skills and even donating profits to local causes. What began as a bureaucratic misstep became a powerful catalyst for youth empowerment and a more welcoming city. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa751d5e34132f82

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