Purse contents reveal plans frozen in time, changes to everyday life due to pandemic

The pandemic has precipitated major changes in most people's lives. One year after the first case of the novel coronavirus was identified in Saskatchewan, it can be easy to forget some of the smaller waysour day-to-day has been impacted.

We asked CBC followers on social media to dig through their bags to find traces of the 'Before Times,' as well as indications of just how much our daily lives have changed.

Some people's purses have become time capsules, with tickets forperpetually rescheduled shows, information related tocancelled travel plans, and gift cards that would have otherwise been used for social outings had they not beeninterrupted by COVID-19 restrictions.

Others hinted at the changes we've made to our daily routines, especially those to stay safe.

There are reminders that it was a year of loss...

...and items that carry hope.

The captions for the above photos were lightly edited for grammar and length.