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Burlington’s mayor asks residents of locked down areas to stay in their regions
Small businesses call on Ontario to change COVID-19 lockdown rules as big box stores remain open Meed Ward says ever since Toronto and Peel went into lockdown, “my inbox and social feeds have really filled up with concerned residents.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]She says some of those who work in retail are being told by management “to prepare for an influx of people from locked down areas” as the holiday shopping season begins.Meed Ward reminds consumers there are plenty of online deals, and many ways to support your local businesses, without shopping in person.She adds that “local businesses in your own local community, they need you now more than ever.” COVID-19 outbreak declared at