Local businesses are reminding residents that despite the provincial lockdown, there are still many ways to support them and they need your help more than ever.
During the 28-day lockdown, which began on Boxing Day, only essential businesses are allowed to have their “actual” doors open to customers, but all others are still offering online, curbside pick-up and delivery options.
OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is calling on everyone in Ontario to support local businesses during the province-wide COVID-19 lockdown.
“These are the folks who don’t have big corporations to backstop them,” said Thomas. “Big box retailers get government backing and can weather the storm, but local businesses are on their own. They’re part of who we are, and when we support them we’re supporting ourselves.”
The provincial government’s lockdown announcement still allows small businesses to do curbside pickup and local restaurants can still do takeout and delivery, noted Thomas.
“These folks are the heart of our communities,” said Thomas. “Your kid might have a classmate who ends their day waiting in the kitchen of their parents’ restaurant, until they can fill that final order and close up.”
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.@OPSEUSmokey and @OPSEUEddy are calling on Ontarians to support their local businesses and restaurants. They say it’s the best way to show that we’re all in this together. #OnPoli https://t.co/3K8aQcq0xM
— OPSEU/SEFPO (@OPSEU) December 22, 2020