WINNIPEG -- It appears the City of Winnipeg may be waiving the $500 fee for temporary patios this summer. With businesses struggling through pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, there was a lot of backlash to the fee. On Friday morning, the city’s Finance Committee passed a motion unanimously to halt the fee and refund anyone who has already paid. A day earlier, Councillor Kevin Klein announced a similar motion to forgive the fee. Mayor Brian Bowman says he supports the move to waive it. Related Stories