The Big Apple, a familiar sight for anyone driving down Ontario’s 401 Highway, has joined the mask-up movement.
The owners of the Big Apple in Colborne, Ont., confirmed to Global News they had affixed a giant mask to the roadside staple.
They plan to paint “The Big Apple” on the mask later today.
More than just a roadside attraction, the Big Apple is a popular stop for Ontario drivers seeking homemade pies and other apple-based baked goods.
The Big Apple was among companies supporting front-line health-care workers through the Feed Our Heroes campaign earlier in the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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The company baked hundreds of pies for hospital workers back in April.
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“It must be very hard on them. It’s hard on everybody,” said Sylvie Nagy, who works as The Big Apple’s general manager.
“If [baking pies] is all I can help with, then at least I know I’m doing what I can,” she said.
Wearing masks indoors was made mandatory in Northumberland County on July 13.
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Even The @BigApple401 knows it’s hip to wear a face covering. The well-known #Ontario landmark off of Highway 401 is now sporting a mask. pic.twitter.com/vguVZPr8LU
— Nick Westoll (@NWestoll) July 24, 2020
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