Overview of 7-Eleven Closures

In a troubling development for Winnipeg residents, several 7-Eleven stores are set to permanently close their doors, citing a rise in crime as a major factor. Locations including 815 Ellice Ave., 665 McPhillips St., 1007 McPhillips St., and 1103 Pembina Highway have confirmed their impending shutdowns.

Reasons for Closures

Employees from these stores have indicated that the Ellice and the two McPhillips locations are shutting down primarily due to rampant theft, leaving shelves either completely empty or stripped down, with ominous signs reading “permanently closed.” However, the reason behind the closure of the Pembina Highway store remains ambiguous.

Previous Warnings from City Councillors

This development comes on the heels of alarming reports from city councillors Ross Eadie and Vivan Santos during the summer. They revealed that 7-Eleven officials indicated then that as many as 10 stores were at risk of closure due to financial strain linked to crime. Notably, two of the closing locations were among that initial list.

Community Impact and Reactions

Councillor Eadie expressed concern over the impact of these closures, stating, “7-Eleven is basically saying we can't afford to lose this much money.