OTTAWA -- Ontario has declared a state of emergency as the province tries to rapidly slow the spread of COVID-19. Starting at 11:59 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24, all non-essential businesses will be ordered to close for at least two weeks. A full list of essential businesses has been published by the Ontario government.
Here’s a look at stores, restaurants and other outlets that remain open in Ottawa: Grocery stores All grocery stores are allowed to stay open Giant Tiger - All Giant Tiger locations are open Loblaws stores are open across the region Your Independent Grocer stores are open.
Stores will open from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. daily for shoppers 65 years of age and older. Sobeys stores are open.