Although Toronto Islands residents seem happy to be isolated from the rest of the city during the COVID-19, many say a lack of resources and supplies has made life difficult for some of its most vulnerable. “When you already have vulnerable people that even more isolated and not able to get services, that’s a bit of a worry,” said Tony Farebrother with the Toronto Islands Community Association. “Food was a big issue, getting groceries and things delivered.” The City of Toronto said it has only allowed residents to use the ferry to get to the Islands and even then only the Ward’s Island ferry is up and running.
Some of those on the Islands that Global News spoke with said the restrictions allow them to feel protected from the virus. “We’re a