Some garden centres are now calling on the provincial government to deem them as an essential service. Big-box stores are allowed to sell gardening products, but locally owned, smaller garden centres have been forbidden from doing the same. Jasmin says when customers find out there's a delivery fee, they turn to big-box stores instead of supporting a local business. Don't go to the local stores,'" Jasmin said. Gregoire and Jasmin both say they hope the province will add nurseries to the list of essential services.

Source: CBC News April 08, 2020 23:28 UTC