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• March 18, 2021 – Province is seeking feedback to move to Code Orange
• March 17, 2021 – New support for hospitality industry
• March 12, 2021 – Heads up on what’s changing downtown
• March 5, 2021 – Federal supports extended, apply now for a temporary patio
• March 9, 2021 – New public health orders effective Friday & MB Bridge Grant update
• February 26, 2021 – Downtown Recovery Strategy is moving forward
• February 24, 2021 – Last chance to take the survey and enter the draw!
• February 17, 2021 – What can we do for you? Take the 2021 member survey and enter the draw
• February 5, 2021 – Province seeks feedback on public health orders coming into effect Feb. 13
• January 21, 2021 – New public health orders for Saturday, January 23
• January 20, 2021 – Slight easing of restrictions possible by this weekend
• January 15, 2021 – Have your say on easing restrictions, Bridge Grant update
• December 23, 2020 – One more grant: apply soon!
• December 23, 2020 – Is 2020 over yet? (…and new supports available to Manitoba businesses)
• December 18, 2020 – Apply for our new grant!
• December 9, 2020 – Province extends public health orders, expands Manitoba Bridge Grant
• November 27, 2020 – AGM highlights and City announces more support for businesses
• November 23, 2020 – Applications are now open for Canada rent relief program
• November 19, 2020 – Province restricts non-essential items for people shopping in-person
• November 17, 2020 – Apply now for the Manitoba Bridge Grant and next COVID-19 survey
• November 10, 2020 – Tightened restrictions and a new grant announced by Province
• October 30, 2020 – Province announces move to Critical (red) level
• October 29, 2020 – Safety and Outreach team DCSP CONNECT hits the streets with a new look
• October 16, 2020 – Province announces new restrictions plus survey #5 results
• October 15, 2020 – Save the date for our virtual AGM!
• October 9, 2020 – Federal government announces new rent relief program
• October 6, 2020 – New provincial health order effective Wednesday, new federal funding, and an offer for members
• September 28, 2020 – DCSP updates (Downtown Community Safety Partnership)
• September 25, 2020 – Province makes masks mandatory in all public spaces
• September 18, 2020 – Deadline TODAY: We want to hear how you’re doing!
• September 14, 2020 – Six months in – what do you need most? Take the next COVID-19 survey
• September 4, 2020 – Advocacy through the pandemic and government support for BIZ members
• August 27, 2020 – DCSP update: Improving health and safety in our downtown
• August 25, 2020 – Show customers that your business is #OpenwithCare
• August 13, 2020 – We’re offering micro-grants to help with pandemic recovery
• August 7, 2020 –Update your info for the new BIZ website!
• July 25, 2020 – City council commits to investing in downtown and Phase 4 reopening
• July 20, 2020 – Survey results, next steps, new wage subsidy information & more
• July 14, 2020 – Reminder to take the COVID-19 survey by 4pm
• July 9, 2020 – Downtown is OPEN: please take next COVID-19 survey
• July 2, 2020 – Reduced Parking Rates, Modified Pop-Up Parks & More
• June 26, 2020 – Safe downtown = Vibrant downtown. Mass investment to make this happen
• June 18, 2020 – June 21 Phase Three details and excitement for our downtown
• June 12, 2020 – Phase three reopening tentatively planned for June 21
• June 9, 2020 – Extended deadline to take the COVID-19 survey
• June 4, 2020 – The Road to Recovery: please take next COVID-19 survey
• May 28, 2020 – Province announces details for phase two of the provincial reopen
• May 20, 2020 – Your opportunity to provide feedback on the Province’s phase two reopen plan
• May 8, 2020 – COVID-19 Survey #2
• May 4, 2020 – Province of Manitoba Restoring Safe Services Plan and Physical Distancing Signage
• April 29, 2020 – Restoring services outlined in three phases with phase one beginning May 4
• April 23, 2020 – COVID-19 survey results reveal financial support and advocacy are top needs
• April 16, 2020 – COVID-19 survey for Downtown Winnipeg BIZ members and other updates
• April 14, 2020 – Public Health Orders extended to April 28
• April 9, 2020 – ‘Operation Safe Apart’ Enforcement Strategy Effective Immediately
• April 3, 2020 – Additional Supports for Businesses Announced and Skywalk Closure
• March 31, 2020 – Clarification on the provincial government’s Public Health Act
• March 30, 2020 – Province Orders the Closure of all Non-Critical Businesses
• March 26, 2020 –Free Webinar: Business Continuity and Crisis Recovery
• March 23, 2020 –Province of Manitoba Updates and Safety Tips for closed businesses
• March 20, 2020 – Province of Manitoba Declares State of Emergency
• March 18, 2020 –Federal government announcement of $82 billion in economic measures
• March 17, 2020–COVID-19 information and Business Credit Availability Program