Lac du Bonnet tourism plans come too late to save local shop

Gift shop owner Lita Toms says her business in Lac du Bonnet is struggling, largely because local governments have failed to craft an effective tourism strategy.
Located on Second Street in the heart of the lakeside town, Manitoba Made showcases products created in the province, with most of its sales coming from tourists.
"I am planning to close the store on Dec. 21, a little bit because of the economy, and [I'm] just not sure I want to rough it out any longer," she said.
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