Winter patios a go for Winnipeg restaurants: Bowman – Winnipeg
The Metropolis of Winnipeg is extending its patio season to eligible companies, permitting for patios to stay open from November of this yr by way of the top of March 2022.
Mayor Brian Bowman referred to as the winter non permanent patio program a method for the town to work with the restaurant business to create alternatives to extend enterprise.
“Resulting from altering restrictions, eating places weren’t in a position to make the most of the non permanent patio program final winter, nevertheless it’s our hope this yr that we are going to see many residents supporting our eating places and having fun with their patios from November to March,” Bowman stated.
“A lot of our restaurant homeowners have been working very arduous to soundly welcome again clients and convey some normalcy again to individuals who have been lacking the chance to dine out or collect collectively,” stated Coun. Cindy Gilroy, chair of the standing coverage committee on property and growth.
“I’m hopeful this winter patio program will assist create extra alternatives to extend enterprise in a method that complies with present public well being restrictions and provides a singular and engaging expertise for purchasers.”
Town stated there are at present 113 native eating places and taprooms with registered non permanent patios, though they might want to submit a brand new registration — with a waived processing payment — to take part within the winter model of this system.
Winter patios have extra security necessities than their summer time counterparts, together with permitted heating sources, dimension and materials guidelines for tents or shelters, and snow removing necessities.
Town stated this system will likely be evaluated on an ongoing foundation to ensure it meets the province’s public well being orders.
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