When I lived in Manitoba in the 80s and 90s there were limits on what could and couldn't be open. Some made sense, others didn't. For example at the gas station we were allowed to sell gas and windshield washer fluid, but not motor oil. Grocery and convenience stores could only sell "essentials." Hotels and restaurants were allowed to be open; but couldn't sell booze. Only the Legion could.
One that always ended up being an issue was cigarettes couldn't be sold. Anywhere I worked we always put up signs warning people, but there was always somebody who didn't know.
I think it really made you reflect on how good we have it 364 days of the year.
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