Ford government okays golf and tennis this weekend, but shopping and dining are still weeks away

The province will reopen outdoor recreational facilities, like golf courses and tennis courts, on Saturday with some restrictions.

The move come as Ontario unveiled a three-step reopening plan that will lift public health restrictions based on vaccination rates and other indicators starting in mid-June.

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The first stage will kick in when at least 60 per cent of adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.

The province wants to move to the first stage by the week of June 14.

Activities permitted under this stage include:

– Gatherings of up to 10 people outdoors

– Outdoor dining with up to four people per table

– Outdoor fitness classes and sports training for up to 10 people and reopening of swimming pools and splash pads if two metres of physical distancing can be maintained

– Essential retail open up to 25 per cent capacity, selling all goods, and non-essential retail open up to 15 per cent capacity

– Outdoor religious services and ceremonies with two metres of space between people

– Horse racing and motor speedways without spectators, and outdoor horse riding

– Ontario Parks, campsites, campgrounds and short-term rentals

Lisa Hepfner has the latest on the provincial plan to re-open.