If you walk the streets of Toronto at night these days, you won't see many people out. But if you look behind the windows, you'll see the heart and soul of the city, like this pizza maker from Blondies Pizza working hard to feed our community. Part of an ongoing photo series documenting how Toronto is persevering in a time of global pandemic.

A bittersweet moment for Bake Shoppe as they package up their last delivery and pick up orders. They decided recently that in order to protect their staff, this would be their last weekend of service for the time being. Part of an ongoing photo series documenting how Toronto is persevering in a time of global pandemic.

Maria Polotan of Mama Linda’s Filipino Food, packing up take-out orders in the communal kitchen of The Depanneur, a space usually used to host drop-in dinners and cooking classes (also the birthplace of Newcomer Kitchen). Now they're working on creating pick-up options to bring comfort food to people at home. Part of an ongoing photo series documenting how Toronto is persevering in a time of global pandemic.

Posters on the shuttered windows of Northern Belle for the ‘Keep Your Rent’ movement, in solidarity with tenants struggling to pay rent. Homeowners across Canada have been given the option to defer their mortgage payments for up to six months, but renters are still waiting for a lifeline. Part of an ongoing photo series documenting how Toronto is persevering in a time of global pandemic.

A new nightly tradition is starting, as families come out to their front porch with their pots and pans to cheer for healthcare workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of an ongoing photo series documenting how Toronto is persevering in a time of global pandemic.

Once mundane sights, like a couple holding hands, now seem strange and almost nostalgic, as we all explore new ways to stay connected and in touch. Part of an ongoing photo series documenting how Toronto is persevering in a time of global pandemic.

The resilience of independent businesses and the unwavering support by locals is truly inspiring. This craft brewery reminds us, borrowing the iconic Honest Ed's style, that "We're All In This Together". Part of an ongoing photo series documenting how Toronto is persevering in a time of global pandemic.

Like many of us during this time of self-isolation, Sal and Haley have turned to TikTok for some much needed escapism, laughter and a good old fashion dance challenge. Part of an ongoing photo series documenting how Toronto is persevering in a time of global pandemic.

Social distancing has certainly complicated birthdays, but crafty friends and family have found new creative ways of expressing their love. Part of an ongoing photo series documenting how Toronto is persevering in a time of global pandemic.