Surge in business ahead of temporary closures
EDMONTON -- Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, many businesses across the province are being forced to temporarily shut down. “Health over wealth any day of the week, so we’ll manage. Hopefully we’ll manage,” said Ray Karout, the owner of Gold Bar Barber Shop. In the days, even hours leading up to the new COVID-19 health restrictions taking effect, Karout said business has been booming. “It’s just been crazy, we’re doing appointment after appointment. We’re squeezing in everybody every about 20 minutes,” he said. “I’m glad the lockdown is happening, better late t...
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