B.C. to end capacity limits for indoor events in most regions | Globalnews.ca

When the Vancouver Canucks hit the ice at Rogers Arena on Oct. 26, the team will be greeted by a full house.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Tuesday that COVID-19 capacity limits will be lifted in much of British Columbia for indoor events and gatherings where proof of vaccination is required.

The province will also be removing requirement to remain seated during events like weddings, allowing dancing and other socializing to now take place.

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Starting Oct. 25, capacity limits will end for indoor sporting events, indoor concerts, theatres, movie theatres, dance and symphony events, and indoor organized events and gatherings. Organized events include wedding receptions, organized parties and conferences.

Capacity limits of 50 per cent will remain in place in the Eastern Fraser Health and Northern Health regions.

Those regions, which include Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Prince George, have lower rates of immunization and higher rates of COVID-19 spread.

The indoor mask requirement will remain in effect at all venues.

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