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During acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, non-essential businesses were ordered closed. Even essential businesses needed to re-think how they operated. Mechanics, for example, changed how they accepted and conducted appointments for oil changes…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses, particularly those in the south end, were the targets of vandalism. Some businesses, such as Happy Jack's, took preventative measures by boarding up their windows ahead of vandalism.

Pictured here is the Centennial branch during Ontario's Stage 2 of re-opening. During this stage, the Ontario libraries were required to maintain extensive social distancing measures which included spacing out computers, building plexi-glass…

Pictured here is the Centennial branch during Ontario's Stage 2 of re-opening. During this stage, the Ontario libraries were required to maintain extensive social distancing measures which included spacing out computers, building plexi-glass barriers…

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…

Pictured here is the Centennial branch during Ontario's Stage 2 of re-opening. During this stage, the Ontario libraries were required to maintain extensive social distancing measures which included spacing out computers, building plexi-glass barriers…

Pictured here is the Centennial branch during Ontario's Stage 2 of re-opening. During this stage, the Ontario libraries were required to maintain extensive social distancing measures which included spacing out computers, building plexi-glass barriers…

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.

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…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to close the border temporarily, beginning with a thirty day closure, to slow the spread of Covid-19. Pictured here are customs booths at the Peace Bridge, which would normally have…

Essential businesses promoted social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, which included government regulation, but oftentimes their own additional measures. Pictured here is a sign at Avondale on Central Avenue and Gilmore Road, promoting social…

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.