Public Health announced on February 16, 2022, a phased approach to lifting long-term public health restrictions.
Effective today, February 22nd, 2022, the following restrictions are in effect:
• Gatherings in your home are limited to no more than 25 people.
• Formal gatherings are limited to no more than 50 per cent of the venue’s capacity. Physical distancing must be maintained.
• Religious and cultural ceremonies that require proof of vaccination are limited to 75 per cent capacity. Those where proof of vaccination is not required are limited to 50 per cent capacity.
• Public visitations are limited to 50 per cent capacity per room. Wakes held outside of a funeral home/place of worship are limited to 25 people.
• Gym and fitness facilities are permitted to operate at 75 per cent capacity per room or ice surface.
• Amateur individual and team sport and recreation activities may return to out-of-region competition. However, participants are limited to competition against one single team per day. Tournaments of any kind are not permitted.
• Restaurants can open for in-person dining at 75 per cent capacity. Self-serve buffets are prohibited.
• Bars and lounges can open at 50 per cent capacity as long as physical distancing can be maintained between patrons seated at adjacent tables. There is a maximum of 10 people per table. Dance floors are not permitted.
• Retail stores, including those in shopping malls, have no restrictions.
• Cinemas, performance spaces and bingo halls can operate at a maximum capacity of 50 per cent per room. Physical distancing must be maintained. Food and drink are permitted as long as physical distancing can be maintained between patrons who are not each other’s close, consistent contacts. Masks may only be removed to eat or drink.
By March 14, 2022, provided epidemiology remains favourable, all restrictions will be lifted, including capacity limits, masking, and proof of vaccination requirements.