Quebec bars and restaurants to operate at full capacity as of Nov. 1

As of Nov. 1., bars and restaurants will be able to operate at full capacity, Quebec authorities will announce Thursday. A ban on dancing and singing will stay in place, and vaccine proof is still mandatory.

Current COVID-19 restrictions allow establishments to fill to a maximum of 50 per cent.

According to a press release expected Thursday from the Quebec government, bars will not only be able to pack a full house but will also be permitted to stay open until 3 a.m. instead of 2 a.m.

They'll also be allowed to distance tables by one metre instead of two. 

But for karaoke and dance enthusiasts, the updated rules may not be entirely satisfying; the ban on dancing and singing remains in effect until further notice.