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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

The Covid 19 lock down of public places in Ontario included, for a time, any non-essential businesses and places, which included public parks. Pictured here is a sign warning people that using the playground might not be safe from the Covid 19 virus.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing became an important practice everywhere, especially in public places. Pictured here is a sign posted at the entrance to Sobeys, reminding customers to keep a safe distance from other shoppers and…

Pictured here are empty grocery store shelves in town. This is the toilet paper aisle. Like most places, toilet paper because a hard-to-find commodity in Fort Erie during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Listed here is a picture from a the grocery line at Sobey's, which kindly asked customers to bring reusable bags during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.