Popular Manotick gingerbread store reopens 2 years after fire [Video]

A popular store in Manotick has re-opened after a devastating fire closed the business down two years ago.

‘The Gingerbread Man’ is a well-known spot for many. The store opened its doors to customers at 10 a.m. Friday, just in time for a busy holiday season.

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“It’s amazing. We’re back. It’s almost like our life is almost back to normal,” says owner Richard Palframan.

The store sells a variety of items, including gingerbread houses, gingerbread men, cookies, tarts, and kits to put together and decorate your own gingerbread home.

Many customers are excited to see the store back open.

“We’ve been waiting almost two years to have another gingerbread house,” says Tara Lanouette.

She arrived to be the first customer as doors opened officially, buying a large gingerbread house. “A very special part of our Christmas. This has been the centerpiece of our table every year for eight years. And …