We Might See Businesses Start Reopening Soon

Thursday, 4 February 2021 04:41

By Tami Jeanneret

The Premier hinting an announcement could be coming next week on re-opening the province's economy.

Doug Ford made the comment during a tour of a COVID testing facility at Pearson Airport yesterday afternoon.

This comes as Quebec prepares to allow non-essential stores, and personal care salons to start reopening next week

Ford telling reporters "we'll have an announcement, probably on Monday and our goal is to open up the economy safely and only a couple of hot zones might be a week later."

The provincial lockdown order as well as the stay at home order are both set to expire next week.

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We Might See Businesses Start Reopening Soon

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