Dance parties and protests in Quebec on eve of COVID-19 restrictions taking effect

Dance parties were planned all weekend in Quebec and a protest was held in Montreal objecting to health measures that take effect Monday banning dancing and karaoke among other restrictions.

"The best way I can describe this is that there's a viral fire going on in the streets of Montreal, and across other parts of Quebec as well, and all of us, unfortunately, are kindling," said Oughton. "I would ask people, don't throw yourself on the fire that you're in to help us keep the flame down."

Some bars in Montreal and Quebec City have held or are planning dance parties this weekend before new restrictions come into effect Monday.

Blvd44's "La Derniere Danse" party is Sunday night starting at 10 p.m., while Dagobert Nightclub in Quebec City will host an event with the same name in the provincial capital.

"We are expecting you in large numbers," the nightclub wrote on its Facebook page. "For the occasion, we decided to open all floors."