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During the Covid-19 pandemic, parks were also closed during the Ontario lock down. Pictured here is a sign in Albert Street park, noting its closure.

Pictured here is a sticker that was applied to the Fort Erie Public Library's Centennial branch front door on May 4, 2021. The sticker promotes joining "The White Rose", movement.

During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, public parks were closed to create social distancing. Pictured here is a park on Niagara Boulevard with fencing around the playground to ensure compliance.

During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, boat ramps were closed to keep boats off the water. Pictured here is a 'Closed by Police Order' on the boat ramp by Nicholl's Marine on Niagara Boulevard.

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, banks responded in a similar manner to grocery stores and restaurants, by altering their hours and procedures. Pictured here is a notice from PEN Financial on Garrison road concerning their hours of operation.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, bars and restaurants were closed to regular businesses and could only operate if they offered take out, delivery or drive-thru options. Pictured here is Chuck's Road House on the south side of Garrison Road bearing a…

During the Covid 19 pandemic, the province of Ontario mandated the closures of churches and other places of worship. Pictured here is a note at the door of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church on Central Avenue.

During Ontario's Stage 2 of Covid-19 Re-opening, St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church was first in town to reopen. Strict social distancing measures were set in place, which included screening of mass attendees, temperature-taking, and restricted…

The acute phase of Covid-19 required citizens to stay home and non-essential businesses. James Stoddart took pictures of a deserted Clifton Hill, which is normally alive with people. He also took a picture of an empty QEW.

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, protective masks became common, especially for essential workers, but also for those in public, engaging in essential activity such as shopping. Sometimes people improvised, by having cloth masks made or using bandanas…