100 jobs could be lost as downtown Guelph’s dining district closes The dining district opened in July as a way for 17 restaurants in the downtown core to open up and serve diners outside during the COVID-19 pandemic.“Restaurants were hit hard by shutdowns at the beginning of this pandemic,” Mayor Cam Guthrie said. “The dining district and other extended patios have not only helped these businesses stay open but have provided jobs for people in Guelph.”The mayor added that it’s also a place where people can gather safely while following public health guidelines.The dining district was supposed to close on Labour Day before being extended to Monday.