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  • Collection: Fort Erie Covid-19 Archive

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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,…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Pictured here is a trailer and johnny on the spot parked outside of Fort Erie International Academy. Government regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic were amended to include non-essential construction in the list of workers required to stay home.

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Listed here is a picture of an apartment building on Waterloo Street in the south end of town, bearing a sign spreading hope during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, t-shirts were made to encourage social distancing.

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, grocery store shelves were frequently empty and, in some instances, rationing was imposed. Toilet paper was one of the most sought after items. Pictures here is an empty shelf at No Frills in Garrison Road.

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Social Distancing became crucial during the Covid-19 pandemic. Government regulations mandates six feet of distance between people who did not live in the same house and businesses took their own approach to obey the rule. Pictured here is the floor…

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government mandated social distancing, requiring people who did not live in the same house to keep six feet apart. Pictured here is the floor of Wal Mart which, like other stores, instituted one-way aisles to ensure…

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Pictured here is a sign on Jarvis Street, advertising an Easter turkey takeout dinner at the Runaround on Courtwright Street during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Pictured here is a sign outside of St. Andrew's Knox Presbyterian Church, located on the west side of Central Avenue, offering hope and encouragement to passersby during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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