Raptors, Maple Leafs, Senators cleared by province to host full-capacity crowds
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Ontario's major indoor pro sports teams have been given the green light to host capacity crowds.
The NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators and the NBA's Toronto Raptors will be able to play in front of full arenas of fans when their seasons start later this month, Ontario Sports Minister Lisa MacLeod announced Friday.
The indoor capacity limits will be listed in the arenas beginning Saturday at 12:01 a.m. ET.
"Throughout the process of re-opening our venues to fans, which included working closely with the Province over many months, health and safety has been our shared top priority and we are overjoyed to see this day arrive when we are able to welcome a full venue to cheer on the Maple Leafs and Raptors," Michael Friisdahl, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, said in a statement.
"Today … is an exciting day for our teams, our fans and our community and we look forward to a safe and enjoyable season."
Concert venues, theatres and cinemas are among the other facilities that will see capacity lifted.
Proof of vaccination will be required to attend.
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