COVID-19 cases in Ontario continue to rise, Durham has not been immune to the spike.This has many concerned about the region entering another lockdown.“Everyday we’re checking the news headlines to see what’s happening,” said Kieran Grant, general manager of Kingsway Hardware in Courtice.Grant is well aware the lockdown could happen any day now.
He says larger retailers shouldn’t have the upper-hand and be able to stay open, while small businesses like his are struggling to survive, noting sales for the store are down by nearly half this year.