Today’s the day many of us have been waiting for as northwestern Ontario starts to open up from COVID-19.
Premier Doug Ford says more people will now be able to get together for public and private gatherings.
“(It’s going up) from five to ten people,” says Ford. “I know that staying apart from our friends and loved ones has been one of the hardest parts of the last few months.”
The second phase of business reopenings includes personal care services like hair salons and barbershops.
Restaurants and bars can also start serving patrons in their outdoor patios.
Churches will also be allowed to reopen their doors but they will be limited to a third of their building’s seating capacity.
“For so many of us, the restrictions around places of worship have been extremely hard. During these uncertain times, our faith has never been more important,” says Ford.
Despite the ability to open, many businesses and organizations have opted to wait until next week to ensure they’re fully prepared.
