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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,…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, vandals took advantage of unattended buildings such as schools. Pictured here is GFESS after vandals stole the letters from the front of the school.

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…

During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, parks and trails were closed to the public to promote social distancing measures. Pictured here is a sign at a parking lot along the Niagara River, near the foot of Catharine street, where people like…

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…

During the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, numerous non-essential businesses were closed, including gyms, to create social distancing. Pictured here is Bridgewater Athletic Club's sign advising customers of its temporary closure. KIS Business…

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, doctor's offices changed how they did business, either by changing or extending their hours or offering virtual/telephone consultations. Pictured here is a doctor's clinic on Garrison road, which…

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.

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