COVID-19 restrictions ease in provinces as cases drop and vaccinations increase

There were just 951 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported nationwide Monday and 13 new deaths.

Life is looking a bit more like normal in British Columbia.

The province is now allowing up to 50 people in places of worship and venues including movie theatres, banquet halls and live theatre performances.

High-intensity indoor fitness classes can resume and bars will be able to serve liquor until midnight.

Everyone must wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing

Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is just 48,000 first-doses away from lifting almost all COVID-19 health restrictions.

Alberta is launching a $1 million vaccine lottery that Kenney hopes is the incentive people need to get a shot.

The first draw will take place late this month or in early July, the second at the end of August.

There will be a third draw at the end of September, for those who have had two doses.