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The owners of a Brantford fitness centre say a new capacity limit that came into effect Thursday has forced them to close.
Anytime Fitness on King George Road will remain closed until the Brant County Health Unit either amends its directions or the provincially imposed lockdown ends, said co-owner Paul Kunkel.
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“There’s no way we can stay open when we’re limited to just five people,” he said. “We’re limited to five people and that includes staff.”
A Brantford fitness centre is remaining open during the province-wide lockdown but only for people with disabilities.
Anytime Fitness on King George Road says it is legally open for qualified members only and continues to follow strict public health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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“This is about helping those with disabilities,” said Paul Kunkel, co-owner of Anytime Fitness. “We’re not some rogue business choosing to remain open in defiance of provincial regulations.
“We’re remaining open only for those who qualify because of their disabilities and we’re very strict about that.”