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OTTAWA -- Shoppers can wander through the Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne on Sunday, but you will need to register for a time-slot first.

Organizers say they have received approval to operate a “more typical market” during the COVID-19 pandemic, with vendors selling their goods in person at Lansdowne.

But the Ottawa Farmers Market said shoppers “must register a time-slot to attend.” You are encouraged to book a time slot in advance of Sunday.

In a statement on Instagram, the Ottawa Farmers Market said allowing vendors to set up and sell their goods at Lansdowne is a "step towards normal." The Lansdowne Market will also be open again for click and collect online, with shoppers picking up their items at the market.

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