Ontario to gradually loosen restrictions starting with indoor dining Jan. 31, sources say

Ontario will allow restaurants to reopen at 50 per cent capacity on Jan. 31 as part of the province's plan to lift restrictions over the next few weeks, sources say.

The Doug Ford government is expected to make the announcement Thursday at Queen's Park.

Ford is expected to announce he will replace closures with capacity limits that were in place in December.

According to sources, a gradual loosening of restrictions will happen through February and Ford is pushing for a full reopening in March. 

Earlier on Wednesday, Ford said "restaurants, gyms and other folks" should expect a positive announcement from the province later this week.