Résultats

      View of the drop boxes at Whitby Central Library during the COVID-19 lockdown in June 2020. From March until June the Central Library was closed and drop boxes were locked as returns were not being accepted.

      The Central Library was closed from March to June 2020.

      Posted a little thank you to our postal worker. And then they wrote back! I love Whitby!

      The good news : No crowds. The bad news : Many parks closed.

      Colour photograph showing the Second Floor Information Desk at the Whitby Central Library. The desk has been set up with a plexiglass barrier to protect staff and the community from the spread of COVID-19.

      Colour photograph showing the lobby at the Whitby Central Library. The chair in the image was set up for a security guard to screen patrons before entering the library to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

      Colour photograph of the fireplace area on the second floor at the Central Library. Extra furniture was stored in this area when patrons were not permitted to sit/study in the Library during the COVID-19 pandemic.

      Colour photograph showing the children's tablets at Whitby Central Library. The tablets were not accessible in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

      Colour photograph showing the self checkout machines at the Whitby Central Library. Only two of the four machines were accessible in order to keep staff and patrons distanced to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

      Colour photograph showing one of the catalogue computers at the Central Library face down. Many of the computers at Central were made inaccessible in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

      In the afternoon on May 4th Elvis set up across the street from the VIVA Whitby Shores retirement residence and entertained residents. They came out on their balconies to enjoy the show. Other people pulled their cars over to enjoy.

      Blowing bubbles with a neighbour, while social distancing

      Found this little treasure on my evening walk along the waterfront by Ontario Shores in Whitby yesterday. I was instantly charmed and took a photo to share here. I imagine a young child painted this with care and left it to brighten someone's day in these socially distanced days. See …

      We connected with family on FaceTime or zoom, playing games and talking. Making sure no one felt alone. We all have so much free time, we are connecting like we never would. In this picture we are playing tensies with my sister in law and brother in law and nephew. …

      The schools closed their doors during March break and have remained closed. Online/at home schooling began April 6, 2020 in Durham. For my family it has gone very well. My children go to Whitby shores public school. The online learning has been very straight forward and a respectable amount. I …

      During the COVID-19 pandemic her profession, like many others, was considered an "Essential Service". She went to work each day, along with the Veterinarian and her co-workers, and provided those essential services for many, many pets (you know, the animals that are a part of your family). I want to …

      This photo was taken on 2020-04-17 in front of a residence on King Street South, south of Burns Street. The message to all passerby is "We will get through this together."

      This photo was taken on 2020-04-17. The photo depicts the signage put up by Scotiabank during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the signs reads, "Supporting you as we face challenging times together." This Scotiabank is located at 309 Dundas Street West, and the part of the bank that is depicted …

      This photo was taken on 2020-04-17. It depicts a publicly accessible chalkboard on the side of the building that formerly housed the Whitby Chamber of Commerce at 128 Brock Street South. On the chalkboard someone has written a message, dated April 1, 2020 at 9:00 pm. The text on the …

      This photo was taken 2020-04-07 and depicts the northeast corner of the Tap and Tankard at 224 Brock Street South in Whitby. There is a sign at the front of the building that reads: "Closed until further notice. Cheers, stay safe. The Tap staff!"