A veritable assortment of local restaurants and bars have sent a blunt letter to Premier Sandy Silver about what they call the industry’s dire straits.
A veritable assortment of local restaurants and bars have sent a blunt letter to Premier Sandy Silver about what they call the industry’s dire straits.
The letter, obtained by the Star, reads:
“Dear Premier Silver: A growing number of local businesses are at breaking point with current restrictions, and we ask your government to consider removing the measures currently in place. Measures directly impacting businesses are:
• Proof of vaccination;
• 2 m (or 6 ft) distance between tables;
•Shops close at 10 p.m.;
•No dancing or moving between tables;
•No bar or counter service;
•Two households, max of six people per table.
“With many businesses seeing their sales decline by 40-60% and a growing shortage of staff, quick action is needed to survive,” the letter said.
“A quick response this week would be appreciated. In the meantime, this group will continue discussions.
A host of companies signed the joint letter:
Big Bear Donair; Braeburn Pavilion; Casa Loma; Coal Mine Campground; Dirty North; drunken goat; Frozen dreams; Georgios Cuccina; Klondike ribs and salmon; Kopper King; Midnight Sun; coffee roaster; Pub Mile 1016; the minor’s daughter; picka-pepper; Pizza Hut; Billiards Porter Creek; Ricky; Six Mile River Resort; The Deli; The Java connection; The night market; Ridge; Tony’s; Whiskey Jack’s; Woodstreet Ramen; lumberjack blanket; and Hotel 98.
See the article on new business assistance initiatives in the News section.
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