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After weeks of planning, Four Crowns Inn got their patio up and running on Friday to better serve customers.
Hours later Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer, delivered the news that not only would they have to close their indoor operations, their patio would be forced to close for at least the next three weeks.
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No actual sector-specific data was given for the shutdown, nor was there any real consultation on health orders. Just that, after weeks of slowly rising cases coupled with a sudden spike this past week in the community at large, everything was being shut down, except for take out and delivery.
Province provides over $75 million for businesses impacted by new public health orders
Corwyn Friesen, mySteinbach Premier Brian Pallister announcing Manitoba Bridge Grant updates.
The Manitoba government is increasing its budget for the Manitoba Bridge Grant and will be making a fourth round of up to $5,000 payments for eligible businesses and organizations to help protect them through the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We delayed the third wave coming into Manitoba and now we have to shorten the time it is here. That is why on Friday we introduced new, strict public health measures to curb the spread of the variants and reduce the strain on our health-care system,” said Premier Brian Pallister. “We recognize this quick closure for many businesses will have a significant impact on their operations, particularly the restaurant industry who we know were preparing for a busy Mother’s Day weekend. Our government remains committed to delivering the right progr
Manitoba extends grants for businesses, disputes suggestions new public health orders came too late
Another round of bridge grants is being made available to businesses and organizations impacted by COVID-19 and the latest restrictions that have shut down or severely curtailed many operations.
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