Now it's finally emerged from months of government lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis, only to have a major construction project on Richmond Street put yet another stranglehold on its business. Construction makes difficult situation harderLooking west through an alleyway along Richmond Street, yellow construction fencing can be seen along the thoroughfare as the downtown endures yet another major facelift. 'We're not making money'Jin Choi, a second generation pub owner, operates the Poacher's Arms on Richmond Street. The Poacher's Arms on Richmond Street has been a mainstay in the downtown since 1979. The owners say months of pandemic restrictions followed by downtown construction has wreaked havoc on the pub's bottom line.

Source: CBC News July 27, 2020 09:00 UTC