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Pictured here is a near-empty St. Catharines Skyway as noted by Fort Erie resident Arlene Harkins. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the provincial government's stay-at-home orders created a reduction in normal traffic.

Pictured here is Green Acres Restaurant, which continued to offer take-out due to legal restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pictured here is a chalk drawing found along the Niagara Parkway near the foot of Central Avenue. Chalk drawings promoting hand-washing and social distancing measures became popular during the pandemic.

Pictured here is a sign outside of Redstacks Retirement Community, thanking the staff for helping seniors during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pictured here is Ontario Bakery, on the corner of Catharine Street and Niagara Boulevard, boarded up after having its windows broken. Vandalism rose in the south end during the pandemic, including damage to local businesses and vehicles.

Listed here is a picture from a the grocery line at Sobey's, which kindly asked customers to bring reusable bags during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pictured here are empty grocery store shelves in town. This is the toilet paper aisle. Like most places, toilet paper because a hard-to-find commodity in Fort Erie during the Covid-19 pandemic.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing became an important practice everywhere, especially in public places. Pictured here is a sign posted at the entrance to Sobeys, reminding customers to keep a safe distance from other shoppers and…

The Covid 19 lock down of public places in Ontario included, for a time, any non-essential businesses and places, which included public parks. Pictured here is a sign warning people that using the playground might not be safe from the Covid 19 virus.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, various types of non-essential businesses were ordered closed by the province of Ontario at various points in its timeline. Some businesses closed proactively in response to the virus. Pictured here is D&W Upholstry,…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses took proactive measures with their clientele either in keeping with provincial guidelines and mandates for social distancing, or to add to them. Pictured here is a sign at Green Acres restaurant, asking…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the provincial government required restaurants to offer only take out, delivery or drive thru in order to stay open. Pictured here is a sign in the window of Green Acres, noting this measure.