WINNIPEG It’s been nearly a year since COVID-19 arrived in Manitoba, forcing many to work from home. A lot of businesses in downtown Winnipeg relied heavily on foot traffic, and with more people working remotely, some entrepreneurs have been forced to close their doors for good. However, some new businesses in the area like Bagelsmith on St. Mary’s Road are making the most of the pandemic. Currently they’re operating at 25% capacity, but working under restrictions is all this business knows. “We were open for about a week and a half and then code red happened,” said Phil Klein, owner of Bagelsmith. “(That) kind of changed everything for us unfortunately, so we kind of had to pivot.”