Although safety measures are in place, it has placed a detrimental effect on various businesses. Despite under lockdown until at least January 21, an owner of a Calgary salon shares that it is seriously considering opening its doors this week.
True You Salon claims that it is facing closure thanks to the latest round of restrictions, and one partner states that opening against the public health orders could be its “only option.” to prevent it from falling further. It would be opened out of necessity in order to stay alive- to pay bills. Sadly, the bills continue to pile up despite not having any customers.
The salon opened back on October 19. The owners are concerned that their dream business could be dead within months. True You Salon is not the only small business facing financial limbo. The pandemic and its resulting closures have left thousands in a tough spot.
Owners are upset with what they believe is a provincial “double standard,” pointing to a recent exemption on massage therapy. Although other businesses – notably one Ontario restaurant – have defied public health orders in the name of anti-lockdown sentiment, the owners share that they are not disputing the virus.
According to the enforcement officers, the potential punishment includes a hefty fine and loss of the salon’s business license.
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