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In consultation with the Chief Medical Health Officer, the provincial government released a list of critical public services and allowable business services to clarify what can continue to operate, effective March 26, in accordance with social distancing practices.

All non-allowable businesses cannot offer “public-facing services” after Wednesday.

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Examples of non-allowable business services that will be prohibited from providing public-facing services includes: clothing stores; shoe stores; flower shops; sporting good and adventure stores; vaping supply shops; boats, ATV, or snowmobile retailers; gift, book, or stationary stores; jewelry and accessory stores; toy stores; music, electronic and entertainment stores; pawn shops; and travel agencies.

In a news release Wednesday, the province said the new measures permit “non-allowable” businesses to expand into online retailing or providing pick-up or delivery services.