{"id":73376,"date":"2021-12-16T09:57:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T14:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=73376"},"modified":"2021-12-16T09:57:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T14:57:46","slug":"scoop-ontario-brings-back-capacity-limits-large-venues-outdoor-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2021\/12\/16\/scoop-ontario-brings-back-capacity-limits-large-venues-outdoor-events\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | Ontario Brings Back Capacity Limits For Large Venues And Outdoor Events"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Roy Thomson Hall (Photo: Jag Gundu)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s back to capacity limits for audiences in Ontario, as premier Doug Ford announced in a press conference on December 15, 2021.<\/p>\n

With the Omicron COVID-19 variant filling hospital beds, the province of Ontario announced renewed restrictions for larger indoor venues.<\/p>\n

As of Saturday, December 18 at 12:01 a.m.<\/strong>, the new rules will be implemented, which include a 50% limit on audiences<\/strong> at sports or entertainment venues with capacity for 1,000 people or more, and notably, outdoor gatherings as well.<\/p>\n

In Toronto, that will include a number of major venues, including the Scotiabank Arena<\/strong>, Roy Thomson Hall<\/strong>, the newly reopened Massey Hall<\/strong>, Koerner Hall<\/strong>, Princess of Wales Theatre<\/strong>, and Meridian Hall<\/strong>, among other arts venues.<\/p>\n

A press release<\/a> issued by the province noted the reasons for the new measures. \u201cThis measure is being taken to reduce opportunities for close contact<\/strong> in high-risk indoor settings with large crowds and when masks are not always worn.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new rules apply to specific situations, which include:<\/p>\n