The province should declare community gardens essential and allow them to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the head of a local food security non-profit. "Outdoor community gardens being listed under recreation activities would have made sense if community gardening was strictly a recreational activity. They include playgrounds, sports fields, and off-leash dog parks — and community gardens. Scenes like this could be in short supply this year if the province doesn't reverse its stance on community gardens. (Kate Bueckert/CBC)Thousands rely on gardens for foodGarahan said she's hoping the province's decision to lump community gardens in with tennis courts and baseball diamonds was simply an "oversight."

Source: CBC News April 02, 2020 15:00 UTC