In Ontario, we’ve moved into another phase of our economic recovery plan during the coronavirus pandemic with the opening of stores that have street frontage, and with it comes a different set of challenges for consumers.
Many of us are now used to the lineups at grocery stores and the LCBO and Beer Store, and we’re mostly adhering to standing in those designated physical-distancing spots while we check out.
But retail is different. On Monday, I donned my gloves and face mask and ventured into my favourite bookstore, which just reopened this week. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] As expected, I was greeted by a masked staffer with hand sanitizer, who cheerfully welcomed me and informed me that the