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Winnipeg businesses need Manitoba’s financial support now: Chamber president
restrictions imposed by the province amid rising COVID-19 cases in the area.However, another round of closures and limitations have some saying this could be the end of some businesses for good.“There are a number of companies that just will not make it two weeks,” said Loren Remillard, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce president and CEO.“We are already starting to hear some businesses that are sending out notes on social media that they are closing their doors permanently.”As of Oct. 19, beverage rooms, bars, entertainment facilities, casinos and bingo halls are forced to close their doors for two weeks.Gathering limits are reduced from 10 to five and restaurants must reduce group/tables sizes to match and keep to a 50 per cent capacity limit.