Most Shuttered NS Businesses Can Re-Open June 5th

by Bobby NockMay 27, 2020

Most businesses forced to close because of COVID-19 will be able to re-open starting on June 5^th.

Premier Stephen McNeil made the announcement this afternoon.

McNeil also announced an extra $250 million in capital spending, along with a grant of up to $5,000 to help businesses, non-profits and other groups to re-open, and vouchers worth $1,500 to pay for consulting services.

The date for re-opening daycares is being pushed back as the province works with the industry on re-opening plans.

The province had been aiming to have daycares re-open on June 8^th but McNeil says they’re now aiming for June 15^th.

The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, says all of those re-opening have to continue to follow physical distancing and other public health rules.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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