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Dear Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Member,
This morning, less than 24 hours after the Province announced Phase 3 of its reopening plan, (which is outlined below) our management team took our daily meeting outside to Millenium Library Park. We brought doughnuts from Oh Doughnuts and coffee from Fools and Horses, both of which are open again! Our small group sat together in the park (physically distanced, of course) reflecting on the past three months. It almost felt normal… basking in the sunshine under a prairie blue sky, sitting on the grass in the heart of our city. I’ve been so heads down these last 13 weeks, I almost forgot what it was like to enjoy our neighbourhood.
It was a bittersweet meeting as we said goodbye to Tineke, who has led our Marketing and Communications department for over three years. (We’ll miss you, Tineke!) It feels a lot like we’re closing one chapter and starting a new one, especially as we move through the next few months. It’s a chance for a restart downtown and while this summer will look very different from years past, it’s an opportunity to encourage Winnipeggers to explore the unique attractions, businesses and gems our downtown offers. Staycation, anyone?
The Downtown Winnipeg’s BIZ’s first step towards supporting recovery is establishing trust. We want your customers to know the steps you’re taking to ensure their safety and the safety of your staff. We’re also pulling together a group of large employers and building managers downtown, and will be sharing best practices for return to work plans. This will include how we can support each other in bringing workers back downtown safely over the coming months. We know this is key for your business to succeed.
As downtown comes back to life, we’re working on how we can celebrate the diversity of our downtown and engage with all communities in our neighbourhood. We have a lot of work to do and I feel hopeful about what’s coming next.
I wish you all a wonderful, sunny weekend under our beautiful prairie sky.
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Retail Businesses
Occupancy limits of 50 per cent of normal business levels or one person per 10 square metres are removed. These businesses may continue to operate if they implement measures to ensure that members of the public are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges.
View all of the guidelines for retail businesses (PDF).
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Restaurants
Restaurants may operate patios and indoor spaces at 75 per cent capacity, as long as tables and seating are arranged so that there is at least a two-metre separation between persons sitting at different tables. Restaurants must implement measures to ensure that members of the public, when not seated, are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges.
View all of the guidelines for restaurants (PDF).
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Bars, Beverage Rooms, Brew Pubs, Microbreweries and Distilleries
Bars, beverage rooms, microbreweries and similar businesses may increase capacity on patios and indoor spaces to 75 per cent, as long as tables and seating are arranged so that there is at least a two-metre separation between persons sitting at different tables. Standing service is not allowed. Dance floors are to remain closed.
View all of the guidelines for bars and beverage rooms (PDF).
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Therapeutic or Health Care Businesses
Occupancy limits of 50 per cent of normal business levels or one person per 10 square metres can be lifted for all health professions, including registered massage therapists. Service providers must continue to implement measures to ensure that members of the public are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges.
View all of the guidelines for therapeutic or health care businesses (PDF).
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VLT Lounges, Bingo Halls, Billiard Rooms and Other Indoor Amusement Centres
Patrons must be able to maintain a distance of at least two metres, except for brief exchanges. All businesses will be required to limit occupancy to 50 per cent of normal business levels and limit congregation of groups. These businesses and services should review workplace guidance for business owners, which is available at:
View all of the guidelines for Indoor Amusement Centres (PDF).
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Future Steps
Following Phase 3, additional reopening steps will be considered. Changes will be implemented on a case-by-case basis, if supported by evidence. Performance and movie theatres will need to establish plans that allow for patrons to practice physical distancing and to control congregational areas. Large gatherings/events and performing arts venues will continue to be closed until at least September.
View all of the Restoring Safe Services - Future Steps (PDF).
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Resources for equipment needed for reopening
The online resource, b2bmanitoba.ca, connects businesses with items including cleaning products, clothing, gloves, masks, sanitizer, shields and more. At b2bmanitoba.ca, you can view items for sale, contact sellers and request items.
As a reminder, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ has no cost posters and floor decals (thanks to the generous support from Lorne from PrintedShirts.ca) available for members. To request floor decals and/or posters, please contact us at info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com or 204-958-4640. Additionally, you can download and print posters: 8.5"x11" PDF or 11"x17" PDF.
Two Downtown Winnipeg BIZ members have hand sanitizer for sale:
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Again, please don't hesitate to reach out of there is anything we can do to support you.
Thank you,
Kate Fenske, CEO
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
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