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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.…

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 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, banks responded in a similar manner to grocery stores and restaurants, by altering their hours and procedures. Pictured here is a notice from PEN Financial on Garrison road concerning their hours of operation.

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…

Pictured here is a near-empty St. Catharines Skyway as noted by Fort Erie resident Arlene Harkins. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the provincial government's stay-at-home orders created a reduction in normal traffic.

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.

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.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government mandated social distancing, requiring people who did not live in the same house to keep six feet apart. Pictured here is the floor of Wal Mart which, like other stores, instituted one-way aisles to ensure…

Social Distancing became crucial during the Covid-19 pandemic. Government regulations mandates six feet of distance between people who did not live in the same house and businesses took their own approach to obey the rule. Pictured here is the floor…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, grocery store shelves were frequently empty and, in some instances, rationing was imposed. Toilet paper was one of the most sought after items. Pictures here is an empty shelf at No Frills in Garrison Road.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, t-shirts were made to encourage social distancing.