“We do think it’s a little silly to be opening only two days earlier because we’re going to be open Wednesday the 30th, closed July 1st, then open again July 2nd again to regular schedule,” says Wallace.Coronavirus: Kingstonians react to Ford government’s announcement of 2nd COVID-19 lockdown
Non-essential businesses will also be allowed increased capacity from 15 to 25 per cent, which is ideal for Novel Idea Bookstore. The bookstore has been thriving despite on and off lockdowns in the province. “The pandemic has been surprisingly good for us, I know it’s not the same for a lot of businesses. But with people having a lot of free time because they’re either not going to work out school, people are reading more which is great for us” owner Nicola Malian says.
With the accelerated phase two reopening announcement, people on the streets added that they will be getting some vitamin C and spending time with friends.COVID-19: Personal care services in Ontario set to reopen as part of Step 2