New public health orders regarding gathering sizes come into effect today.

On Thursday, Chief Provincial Public Health Officer, Dr. Brent Roussin announced that outdoor gatherings are now limited to 500, down from 1,500.

"The summer fairs and festivals previously approved by Public Health are not impacted by this change."

Roussin also said that weddings will have to follow the same rules as restaurants. 

"So guests will have to show proof of vaccination, if a wedding party takes place at an unlicensed venue and has applied for a license, proof of vaccination will still apply. There will be a grace period on this until September 7th so people can adjust their plan."

Also happening today, museums and galleries will now be required to ask for proof of vaccination for indoor areas.