Quebec premier expected to announce further relaxation of COVID-19 measures

Quebec Premier Francois Legault will speak to the province at 1 p.m. and is expected to relax health measures put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It's reported that private gatherings can increase to 10 people and restaurants can seat bigger parties as of Saturday, just in time for Super Bowl.

In addition, competitive sports are expected to be back on as of Monday, and bars may be reopening.

The City of Montreal will gradually reopen certain facilities as measures are lifted.

After almost two years of the pandemic, the opposition Parti Quebecois said its patience and collaboration with the Legault government have reached their limits.