The province has moved to a modified Alert Level 3, meaning some of the restrictions imposed when the Omicron outbreak hit are starting to loosen.

The city of St. John’s says starting today, amateur sport and recreation activities can resume but for team practice and training only. Competition and training with other teams is not allowed.

Racquetball at the Mews Centre resumes today and birthday party rentals are also able to go ahead with a limit of up to 20 people.

The city says all other registered programs will begin next Sunday, February 13, including adult, senior, child and youth programming.

Under the current health protocols, swim instructors and lifeguards must maintain six feet of physical distance from participants except, of course, in emergencies.