The Ontario Government has ordered the Mandatory Closure of all non-essential workplaces
starting at 11:59 pm, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, for a period of 14 Days.
This includes many businesses but does not include workplaces or businesses considered essential.
Consumers will want and need to know which businesses are continuing to operate and what limitations or special provisions may be in place at various businesses.
All Businesses in the Barrie area are welcome to use our FREEDedicated COVID-19 Business NewsFeed on ShopBarrie.com to post any relevant updates for their business such as:
Changes in Operating Hours
Limitations on Access to Facilities/Shops
Limitations on Services Available
Availability of Online Sales
Availability of Online Consultations
Delivery Services Available
Pick-Up or Take-Out Services Available
Drive-Thru Services Available
Additional Safety Provisions in Place
We have also created some free graphics you are welcome to use in your posts:
To have your business posts show in the Dedicated COVID-19 Business NewsFeed, simply include one or more of these keywords in your regular post: COVID, corona, virus, pandemic, quarantine, isolation, distancing
Log in to your Business Profile on ShopBarrie.com and update your posts as needed to keep your customers informed. Every Business in the Barrie area is allowed a free profile on our site. Click Add Your Business if you’re not there.
Now, more than ever, it is important that we stand strong, in support of our Local Businesses and in the fight against the spread of this Virus.
We need communication, cooperation and support from everyone to help minimize, not only this virus, but the huge impact this will have on our Local, Provincial and National Economy.
