Coronavirus: B.C. retail stores are reopening mid-May. Society is excited to announce that the downtown thrift store is now open again NEW HOURS. Plus getting personal protection equipment isn’t the easiest thing to do these days.

retail stores are reopening mid-May. When businesses do open, the big question will be whether customers will return. TUESDAY - SATURDAY “I highly doubt every store is going to be reopen on Tuesday,” said Mark Burley, the executive director of the Downtown Kelowna Association. “I just hope people will remember we’ve got really wide sidewalks in downtown Kelowna, physical distancing is easy,” Burley said. Vancouver clothing stores eye reopening with changes to fitting rooms, returns. However, the bookstore is also still trying to figure out the details of resuming in-person shopping and getting returning staff trained on new processes. We offer a wide range of quality supplements as well as a grocery section including gluten-free foods and various specialty items. Our skin care/health products section includes many top–line companies including Weleda and Canada’s own Green Beaver. Website We appreciate your consideration and any contribution you can provide. If you do think you need a test, you have to call your primary care provider or the closest Interior Health testing centre, as drop-in tests are not available. to reopen hair salons, barber shops in mid-May under COVID-19 pandemic. How to step in, 44 more new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, Coronavirus: B.C. “I think you will see it happening gradually as people are adapting to the new reality. Want to discuss? “That’s kind of why we are not quite there yet, but we are definitely working on getting there.”, READ MORE: Other milder symptoms may include: runny nose, fatigue, body aches (muscles and joints aching), diarrhea, headache, sore throat, vomiting and red eyes. ... Non-essential services like retail stores and shopping centres have had to shut … However, you should only get tested if you start to exhibit any symptoms. “We want to make sure when we reopen we’re safe about it,” Mullen said. Even hand sanitizer is tough to get.”. The Kelowna & District S.H.A.R.E. Here’s what they need to do. UBCO Downtown Campus - 550 Doyle Ave. 1.64 acres, Propose site for a new downtown UBCO campus : UBC, City of Kelowna: 12. Our skin care/health products section includes many top–line companies including Weleda and Canada’s own Green Beaver. B.C. Ellis Parc - 1232 Ellis St. 10-storey mixed use residential : CR Projects: 10. Natural Rezources is a unique family-owned health store serving downtown Kelowna and surrounding district for the past 20+ years. Copyright 2020 - Downtown Kelowna Association - All Rights Reserved. Reopening Kelowna’s downtown won’t be like flipping a switch. Access KelownaNow using your Facebook account, or by entering your information below. Downtown Kelowna clothing store identified for COVID-19 exposure. Some changes have already been worked out. Downtown Kelowna, Retail Stores: Grocery & Supermarkets, Bakeries, Florists, Green Grocers, Pharmacies, Retail Stores: Bakeries, Retail Stores: Florists, Retail Stores: Green Grocers, Retail Stores: Pharmacies. That uncertainty is a major reason why he has yet to set a specific reopening date. Burley said it has been a long two months for downtown businesses and “a lot of people have been hit very hard.”. Down the street at Mosaic Books they are currently open for curbside pickup and considering opening for limited hours next week. Here’s what they need to do, Vancouver clothing stores eye reopening with changes to fitting rooms, returns. barbers feel sidelined in reopening discussions, push for clarity, B.C. READ MORE: OUR HOURS. Clement Avenue Rentals - 573 Clement Ave. 6-storey, 58-unit development : Anagram Properties: 11. Natural Rezources is a unique family-owned health store serving downtown Kelowna and surrounding district for the past 20+ years. “There is nothing that is 100 per cent clear,” Mosaic general manager Alicia Neill said. Many people are wondering what our shopping experience will look like once lockdowns are lifted. However, he’s still unclear on exactly how he will need to adapt his business to allow for the safe operations during the pandemic.

The provinces restart plan lists retail as among the sectors the province envisions opening during phase 2 which starts in mid-May. The owner of Cadence Shoes on Bernard Ave. said the store hasn’t yet set a reopening date but could resume in-store sales as early as this weekend with limited hours.

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Please read our Commenting Policy first. © 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. How the COVID-19 pandemic could change the retail industry, WATCH: (Aired May 9 ) Non-essential services like retail stores and shopping centres have had to shut down temporarily to help slow the spread of COVID-19. However, Burley said many downtown businesses feel they need more information on how to reopen. Thumbnail photo courtesy of Tourism Kelowna. Kelowna therapist ordered to stop using title of ‘doctor’ after discovery of fraudulent degree, ‘Surging COVID-19 activity’: IH concerned about new clusters of cases in the region, New daily high for Interior Health as 27 COVID-19 cases reported over the last 24 hours, Erratic driver spotted at midnight in Chase finally stopped by spike belt in Revelstoke, Nearly $120K in COVID-related fines have been handed out in BC, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Further testing has identified Fossello’s, which is located inside The District on Bernard in downtown Kelowna, as a spot where the virus may have been spread. could ‘remain behind closed doors’ amid COVID-19, group warns, B.C.’s top doctor to present new modelling data following recent surge of COVID-19 cases, Trump team scores few legal wins as it hunts for fraud evidence in U.S. election, Puerto Rico finds 126 briefcases with uncounted ballots 1 week after local election, Manitoba grocery clerk solves mystery of how to open produce bags amid coronavirus, Ontario reports more than 1,500 new coronavirus cases, breaking another single-day record, Small dollar donations to Trump’s election defence fund likely going to president, RNC, Trump remains silent in public while continuing to wage war on U.S. election outcome, America Votes 2020: Trump keeps making baseless election fraud claims, Trump team still not working with Biden for transition of power, Breaking down 4 colour-coded COVID-19 regions in Ontario, Honouring veterans from a distance during the pandemic, Manitoba restrictions on gathering in homes toned down, ‘Shine On’ virtual exhibit honours 1.7 million veterans, Mental health supports brought in for soldiers at LTC homes, Ontario commission hears, Coronavirus: Ottawa reports spike of 91 new COVID-19 cases, Family members breaking COVID-19 rules? We offer a wide range of quality supplements as well as a grocery section including gluten-free foods and various specialty items. 1331 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC Phone: (778) 478-0215. Visit Kelowna's premier mall with over 170 retailers and services.

Getting that hand sanitizer may be key as the province has said it should be provided at the entrance to retail outlets and workplaces. businesses look to reopen. Some businesses confirmed they are still in the midst of figuring out how to restart safely.

Facebook “Just come on downtown and see who is opening or reach out to your favourite store and see what their plans are.”. Come shop at these brand name stores: Bench, Gap, Guess?, Foot Locker and much more. Interior Health says anyone who was in the clothing store on Saturday, July 18, or between 10 am and noon on Monday, July 20, should self-monitor closely for symptoms of COVID-19. Coronavirus: Lots of uncertainty as downtown Kelowna, B.C. Support local journalism by clicking here to make a one-time contribution or by subscribing for a small monthly fee. Twitter. A popular Kelowna clothing store is the latest to be identified by Interior Health as a spot where people may have been exposed to COVID-19. Now as the province eyes the reopening of retail and hair salons “under enhanced protocols” starting in mid-May, businesses in Kelowna’s downtown are expected to reopen slowly over the coming weeks. Owner Sean Mullen said he know some store practices will need to change, including disinfecting shoes that have been tried on and not purchased. While many non-essential businesses in B.C., including retail, were never forced to close as long as they could follow public health orders and advice, many choose to. Reopening Kelowna's downtown won't be like flipping a switch. barbers feel sidelined in reopening discussions, push for clarity. OUR STORE.