Cassandra Szklarski
The Canadian Press
Published Friday, May 1, 2020 2:27PM EDT
TORONTO -- A springtime trickle of Manitobans entering Ontario to visit their lakeside cottages alarmed Kenora Mayor Daniel Reynard a month ago.
Now that Manitoba is poised to restart some non-essential services Monday, Reynard fears an even bigger influx -- this time sun-seekers expecting amenities that are simply unavailable.
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The message in Ontario is still one of restraint: Avoid non-essential travel, and do not visit your cottage. Provincial travel is not prohibited, but vacationers and day-trippers will find little to do.
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Restaurants are closed, as are all beaches, golf courses, parks, trails and marinas.
Although Manitobans have also been urged to avoid travel, the province's readiness to start easing restrictions "creates confusion," says Reynard.
"With Manitoba opening up much sooner than Ontario ... people are starting to flow here and get ready for the summer season," says Reynard.....
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