Orillia implements new bylaw reducing number of customers in big box stores
BARRIE, ONT. -- The City of Orillia is taking the Emergency Orders a step further with a unanimous vote by council to reduce big box stores' capacity. Council voted to limit retail and grocery stores with a gross area greater than 20,000 square feet to a maximum of 250 customers at one time. Mayor Steve Clarke said the new measures were necessary. "After receiving numerous complaints, speaking to concerned residents, and witnessing first-hand extremely large crowds within some of our large stores, it became very apparent that reduced capacity limits would create a safer shopping enviro...
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