Local gardeners will be allowed to grow food in community gardens, which were previously shuttered along with public parks and green spaces.
Groups like Thunder Bay’s Roots to Harvest asked the province to let them operate to give more people the ability to grow their own food.
On Saturday, Ontario officials changed their stance, saying these gardens are essential sources of fresh food for some.
The province says the gardens must meet certain recommendations like physical distancing, along with cleaning and disinfecting equipment and surfaces.
