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Over the last year, shutdowns implemented in response to COVID-19 have rocked Ontario businesses. For Wayne Murrill, owner of Kingston’s True North Tattoo, these lockdowns have highlighted the importance of Canadians supporting local businesses.
Murrill, who has been tattooing for the last 27 years, opened True North Tattoo in July 2010. The studio employs Murrill, along with four other artists, and is set to take on another in June. However, the restrictions imposed by the pandemic have forced the shop to pivot operations.
“The biggest change is operating by appointment only and keeping the front door locked [to prevent walks-ins],” Murrill told