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  • Collection: Fort Erie Covid-19 Archive

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During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing was mandated, and some crucial services were offered in a different manner. Pictured here is Dr. Mitchell's Walk-In Clinic on Garrison Road, which offered virtual and phone…

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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.

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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.

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, gatherings of more than five people were banned during the acute phase, which meant in-person church services could not convene. Churches everywhere turned to the Internet to stream their services and keep their…

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During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, bars and restaurants were ordered to shut down except for those that offered takeout, delivery or drive-thru service. Some restaurants did close their doors entirely, depending on circumstance.…

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During the acute phase of the Covid 19 pandemic, the Ontario government prohibited gatherings of more than five people and restaurants could serve only takeout/delivery/drive thru. Pictured here is a notice at Southsides on Niagara Boulevard that…

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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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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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During the Covid-19 pandemic, stores were required to limit their capacities, enforced by implementing a one-person in-one-person-out arrangement. Pictured here is a line at the Fort Erie Wal Mart, allowing one customer in after another left once it…

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, essential businesses such as grocery stores, changed their business hours. For example, they opened to seniors only for an hour before regular opening, to ensure their safety. Pictured here is a sign outside Sobey's,…

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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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