London in the time of COVID-19
CBC News | Posted: March 21, 2020 9:00 AM | Last Updated: March 21, 2020
The closure of everything from offices to restaurants leaves London looking more like a ghost town
Image | empty Prince Albert's diner
Caption: Owners Bill Spigos and Betsy Gallo's stand in an empty Prince Albert's Diner. (Colin Butler/CBC)
Image | Dimi's Greek House
Caption: Dimi’s Greek House co-owner Effie Korakianitis closed the restaurant while trying to switch from dine-in to delivery and takeout. (Allison Devereaux/ CBC News)
Image | empty london masonville mall
Caption: A few stores still remain at Masonville Place, one of the city's busiest malls, but barely any Londoners are going there. (Colin Butler/CBC)
Image | empty nat sci london
Caption: The Natural Science building at Western University where usually hundred of students are seen walking in and out of the building was no-man's land Wednesday afternoon. (Colin Butler/CBC)
Image | London signs on quarantine
Caption: One London restaurant brightened up the storefront with a positive message for people passing by. (Allison Devereaux/ CBC News)
Image | empty starbucks
Caption: The tables are gone, along with groups of people, at the Starbucks on Richmond Street and Central Avenue. (Colin Butler/CBC)
Image | empty king street london
Caption: Only a few cars are seen parked on King Street between Richmond and Clarence Streets Wednesday evening. (Chris dela Torre)
Image | empty park in london
Caption: Not a child in sight at this park. (Colin Butler/CBC)