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This week's reader photo features the man in red himself, captured by Ruth Mitchell of Midland Guardian Pharmacy.

Starting at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, bars, nightclubs, gyms, fitness centres and dance studios will have to close, and all seated events will be reduced to 50% capacity.

Premier Jason Kenney says large venues that seat more than 1,000 people, including sports arenas, will be capped at half capacity.

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube called the situation "critical'' as he announced today that bars, theatres and entertainment venues will close as of 5 p.m. today.

Starting Tuesday, the province says indoor gatherings with vaccinated people will be limited to household members plus 10 others.

COVID-19 vaccination is no longer enough to prevent Quebec's health system from becoming overwhelmed, and Quebecers must reduce their contacts by half, Premier Francois Legault said Thursday.