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1,000 more Habs fans will be allowed in the Bell Centre this Friday

by Lorraine Carpenter

Public health has approved crowds of 3,500 for big events and festivals starting this Thursday.

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé has announced that the capacity for festivals and events in Quebec will be increased from 2,500 to 3,500 attendees on Thursday, June 17. Dubé confirmed that this new public health guideline will apply to both indoor and outdoor events, with up to 14 audience sections, each with a limit of 250 people.

“The epidemiological situation allows it. This is good news for the cultural community and for Montreal Canadiens fans.”

—Christian Dubé

The Montreal Canadiens play their first home game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights this Friday, June 18. The Bell Centre will happily accommodate the extra 1,000 Habs fans to cheer on the team.

1,000 more Habs fans will be allowed in the Bell Centre this Friday

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by Lorraine Carpenter

Editor in chief
Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following 12 years at the now-defunct Montreal alt weekly the Mirror, where she worked in editorial as copy editor and music editor. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal.