May 2021
COMMUNITY NEWS
RenfrewCollingwoodCommunityNews.com
Taking out in Renfrew-Collingwood by Paul Reid Currently here in B.C. we are still seeing over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases per day! That’s a lot more than this time last year. The good news is that, in addition to the vaccines, all of the bans seem to be bringing the numbers down again. The bad new is that our local restaurants are still taking a real beating. That situation went from bad to worse on March 29 when new measures were put in place by the province to counter the new surge in COVID cases. This ban, which was initially intended for three weeks, included a halt to all indoor dining, has now been extended to midnight of May 29. Our poor restaurateurs! They have already been forced to meet so many requirements and restrictions. Now, unless the restaurant has an outdoor space in which to throw a few tables, the only way that they can stay alive is through pick-up and delivery. That’s where we residents come in. Let’s consider it a part of our duty during these trying times, for those that can afford it, to make a point of ordering take-out or delivery a few more times than usual, especially over this next month or until the indoor dining ban is lifted.
Here is a reminder of just a few of our local eateries. See a more complete list on page 2. For reviews of local restaurants, visit https://renfrewcollingwoodcommunitynews.com/category/ eating-out/ Collage by Paul Reid
Collingwood Corner Page 3
Eco-art from Still Moon Page 4
Yes, it’s tough, I know, but at least unlike with other catastrophes we don’t need to get off our couches. Now, in addition to watching Netflix
Beauty of spring brings hope Page 6
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New Liquor store planned Page 8
