With Ontario possibly announcing what is widely expected to be another lockdown, small business owners in Toronto are filled with dread for what the additional restrictions will bring amid the coronavirus second wave.

Toronto’s medical officer of health said on Wednesday that she’s requesting further restrictions from the province to help address the city’s soaring infection rates. But Dr. Eileen de Villa wouldn’t elaborate on what those restrictions are.

Mayor John Tory has repeatedly mentioned retail crowd settings, especially in malls. But the entire retail sector is holding its breath over how far the province may go.

In Little Italy, Rachel Chester said the spring lockdown forced her to work harder than she ever has in the 25 years she’s owned gift shop The Red Pegasus.

“I am not young — if I had to go through that kind of stress again, I don’t know if I could make it,” she said.