coronavirus lockdown in March sparked worldwide demand for toilet paper as packs flew off the shelves, and the second wave may cause another unusual shortage — the Christmas tree.As the virus continues to surge across Canada, forcing lockdowns and tighter restrictions, many people may be searching for “normalcy” this holiday season, and finding that in a large evergreen tree, according to Shirley Brennan, the executive director of the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association.“We are seeing a huge demand this year.
The farms that I’ve talked to across Ontario have seen record numbers of people coming out for the opening week, and the second week is just as strong,” she said.“Some tree farmers are even concerned they won’t have any trees.