This week, Alberta began allowing stores, restaurants and hairdressers to reopen, while Ontario gave the green light for stores to reopen on May 19. Aside from neighbourhood walks and Laporte’s grocery trips, the family has been hunkered down and they don’t expect that to change anytime soon. Martin says patronizing businesses such as restaurants is just too risky with a toddler. Part of the onus is on businesses or restaurants to make people feel comfortable, according to Murray, the business professor. “Scary in terms of we don’t know when we’ll reopen, if we’re going to reopen.”Businesses that can’t move online face a unique challenge, said Finch, the marketing professor.

Source: thestar May 16, 2020 04:05 UTC