Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening Plan on July 16, Days Ahead of Schedule

Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening Plan on July 16, Days Ahead of Schedule
People walk past closed businesses on Spadina Avenue in Toronto on May 13, 2021, as stay-at-home orders continue across Ontario. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
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TORONTO—Ontario will move to the third stage of its reopening plan next Friday—several days ahead of schedule—allowing gyms and restaurants to open indoor operations and larger gatherings to take place.

The government said high vaccination rates and improvements in other pandemic metrics had allowed for the early move to Step 3. It said positive trends are expected to continue up until the July 16 reopening date.