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Victoria Day Brings Store Closures

The first long weekend of the summer means there are some closures to report.

All banks, government offices, Beer Stores and LCBO locations will be closed on Monday.

However, if you are in need of some last minute supplies, the following stores will be open.

- Wal-Mart's in Goderich, Kincardine, Stratford and Port Elgin - Zehrs in Stratford - Dean's Valu-Mart in Wingham - Sobey's in Kincardine - Rexall's in Goderich, Hanover and Kincardine. - Shopper Drug Mart's in Goderich, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Stratford and Elmira.

The hospitals' emergency departments will be open, as always. However, most pharmacies, labs and walk-in clinics are closed.

Most restaurants and attractions will be open.

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