is beginning a flexible work program that will see some employees work remotely on a permanent basis, and many downtown business owners are less than enthused.“It’s incredibly detrimental to us and it completely disregards all local downtown businesses because we still have to pay the property taxes but now we have to meet this without the foot traffic.”She says the foot traffic is something their business desperately needs, especially with the lunch and after-work crowds.
“From our perspective, is it ideal? No. But we’ve been kind of given a pretty poor hand since we opened our doors,” Klein told Global News. “It’s been nothing but road blocks and obstacles, so not unfamiliar with adversity.Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Loren Remillard says while he recognizes the need to be flexible, he hopes the city will take a balanced approach.“I understand as an employer, the city is no different than any other employer.
For Harrisons Coffee Co., business has stayed steady during the pandemic. Owner Al Dawson says they’re doing alright despite pandemic challenges, and will soon be opening a new location.