New COVID-19 restrictions are dampening Diwali celebrations, a day before they are set to begin. Diwali — the multi-faith festival of lights — is celebrated by many in the South Asian diaspora, and is usually a time of family get-togethers. Now, the number of people allowed to attend faith-based gatherings in Edmonton and other COVID-19 hot spots will be limited to a third of the building's capacity. Edmonton AM 5:45 How COVID-19 is impacting this year's Diwali celebrations We get reaction from the Hindu Society of Alberta on the new COVID-19 health restrictions, on the eve of Diwali. Nothing's happening so people are really, really missing on that," she said.

Source: CBC News November 13, 2020 21:47 UTC