Non-essential businesses are temporarily closed for an Ontario-wide shutdown.
The measure is to curb the spread of COVID-19 and is in effect in Northern Ontario for at least two weeks, and southern Ontario for 28 days. It starts today (Dec. 26).
In Sault Ste. Marie, city hall is closed until Dec. 29. Afterwards, it will only be open for essential services. All community centres and city operated arenas will remain closed until Jan. 11. Transit will continue to provide regular service to those that require essential travel only.
There will be no in-person learning at Algoma schools until at least Jan. 11.
What will be open:
- Grocery stores, convenience stores and indoor farmers' markets
- Big box and discount stores that sell groceries
- Pharmacies
- Liquor stores
- Supply chain businesses and those declared essential
- Childcare centres and home-based child care
- Outdoor recreation such as a skating rink if participants can socially distance.
- All Regulated Healthcare providers
- Hotels, lodges, cabins, motels. Attached indoor fitness areas, pools and restaurants must be closed.
Curbside pick-up/appointment only:
- Small businesses for curbside pick-up or delivery only
- Restaurants for take-out, drive-thru or delivery only
- Pet stores for curbside pick up only, veterinary clinics for curbside pick up/drop off
- Cannabis stores for pick-up or delivery only
- Garden centres for curbside pick-up or delivery only
- Motor vehicle sales by appointment only
- Vehicle and equipment rental by appointment only
- Car mechanic by appointment only
- Home sales by appointment only
What will be closed:
- Shopping malls closed for in-person retail
- Salons
- In-person driving instruction except for commercial vehicles
- Indoor sports and recreation
- Museums, zoos and similar venues
- Drive-in or drive-thru events are not permitted
- Night clubs and strip clubs
- Ski hills
