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  WINNIPEG -- The second phase of Manitoba’s reopening plan went into effect this weekend, and Manitobans have been enjoying the loosened restrictions. Under the new phase, restaurants can operate at 50 per cent capacity for indoor and outdoor dining. Bar Italia on Corydon Avenue has a full capacity of more than 200 people, but Managing Partner Rhea Collison said 50 per cent is still good for business. “For me to go up to just over 100 (people), that definitely helps, it makes a big difference,” said Collison. “At 25 per cent we were running about 50 to 55 (people), that’s a l...

Winnipeg Free Press RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES The outdoor gathering logic doesn’t add up for Roula Alevizos, general manager of Saddlery on Market in the Exchange District. Restaurant owners are frustrated by the province's decision to allow people to gather in public parks — but not on patios. Restaurant owners are frustrated by the province's decision to allow people to gather in public parks — but not on patios. As of Saturday, Manitobans will be allowed to gather in groups of up to five people in outdoor public spaces, but restaurant patios must remain closed. ...

Winnipeg Free Press JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Rhea Collison, Bar Italia operating manager, photographed on the restaurant patio on Corydon in Winnipeg. The most recent changes to Manitoba's public-health restrictions kept patio gatherings on the permitted list. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Restaurant owners are breathing a sigh of relief after Monday’s announced changes to public-health restrictions kept patio gatherings on the permitted list. Restaurant owners are breathing a sigh of relief after Monday’s announced changes to public-health restrictions kept patio gatherings ...