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Posted: Jun 15, 2021 7:46 PM ET | Last Updated: June 15
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Quebec to increase arena capacity before first home game in Habs playoff series
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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen stands for the national anthem prior to an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Montreal, Saturday, January 30, 2021. Public health experts say Quebec should wait until more people have received a second dose of COVID-19 before increasing the number of fans allowed to attend Montreal Canadiens home games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
MONTREAL – Quebec will increase the number of people allowed to attend sporting events and festivals to 3,500 on Thursday, one day before the Montreal Canadiens next home game.
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Montreal Canadiens fans cheer on their team prior to NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, Saturday, May 29, 2021. (Graham Hughes/CP)
Canadian Press June 15, 2021, 6:42 PM
Canadian Press June 15, 2021, 6:42 PM
MONTREAL Quebec will increase the number of people allowed to attend sporting events and festivals to 3,500 on Thursday, one day before the Montreal Canadiens next home game.
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube told reporters Tuesday afternoon, before the change was announced, that COVID-19 cases are down in the province since restrictions were loosened in late May to allow 2,500 people to attend events in large venues, but the final decision would be up to public health officials.