The coronavirus pandemic has had a large effect on all sectors of the economy. Some businesses have been forced to close permanently while others have had to adapt fast and shift focus to stay viable.
In the village of Fenelon Falls, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. opened in November 2019. It quickly switched to an online model at the outset of the closures and restrictions in March. “We were opened until about March 13, where we were operating the restaurant downstairs.
We switched to an online platform to get beer out through delivery,” said Mathew Renda, general manager for the brewery. “We do deliveries Fridays and Saturdays throughout the Kawarthas and one hour from the brewery, so places like Uxbridge and Durham.