by The province will be moving into phase four of its reopening plan on Wednesday.
Premier Iain Rankin confirmed the news this afternoon.
At that time, people can have larger informal gatherings with household members and close contacts.
Up to 25 of those people will be allowed indoors and 50 outdoors without physical distancing or masks, unless they’re in a public place where masks are required.
Other changes include allowing all retail stores to operate at maximum capacity with public health measures in place, including distancing and masks, and allowing all long-term care residents to leave their home to visit indoor and outdoor public places like parks, stores and restaurants.
All of the loosened restrictions take effect at 8:00 in the morning on Wednesday.