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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…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses and various other entities took the time to thank essential workers for their hard work and personal risk. Essential workers came to include retail workers, truck drivers, health care workers, etc. Pictured…

During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, all non-essential businesses closed, including hair salons. Pictured here is The Spa hair salon on Niagara Boulevard, advising customers of their temporary closure.

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.…

During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, non-essential businesses were ordered to close temporarily. Pictured here is Sessions on the River, a recording studio on Niagara Boulevard.

During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, employees of many businesses wore protective masks, although no government regulation required it. Pictured here is Jennifer Learn, ready for her shift at Wal Mart, complete with protective mask.

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.

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…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, residents and businesses often used signs to uplift and encourage. Pictured here is a sign at Davinci's Pizza and Wings on Dominion Road.

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 acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, in-person church services were suspended. But, like many churches everywhere, Fort Erie churches took to social media to offer congregations a chance to worship. Pictured here is the sign outside of…

During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, librarys were required to close. Pictured here is the front door of Fort Erie Public Library's Centennial branch, which communicates its indefinite closure.