Newfoundland, Prairie provinces move to ease some restrictions

SPECIAL REPORT — Newfoundland and Labrador’s government announced last week that more businesses, including garden centres, will be permitted to reopen beginning May 11, as long as epidemiological numbers hold. Manitoba and Saskatchewan begin their respective first phases of reopening today. In Manitoba, retail stores may admit customers at customers to half-capacity, or one person per 10 square metres—whichever number is less. Saskatchewan is permitting some outdoor recreational activities and non-essential medical services, but retail openings will have to wait for phase two beginning May 19. Alberta entered its first phase of reopening, which affects mainly outdoor activities, on May 1.