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 been busy with travelers crossing back into Canada.
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 distancing.
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, 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 reached capacity.
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.
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, 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, society became creative about how to express support, gratitude and hope. Pictured here is the windows of the Crystal Beach Tim Horton's, promoting hope and social distancing.
While residents of Fort Erie adjusted to life under the Covid 19 pandemic, the weather offered no respite. Snow flurries and cold winds were an unwelcome feature of the Mother's Day weekend (May 8 - 10, 2020).
