Smog conditions return, air quality index will reach 10+ on Sunday, Environment Canada warns
The 30th annual Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival took place this weekend at Mooney’s Bay, on the Rideau River.“Our primary concern is the health and safety of our paddlers, community and guests,” said festival organizers in a statement. Vendors may remain open until 3 p.m. at their discretion.
Jazz Festival executive producer Catherine O’Grady said she has been following the City of Ottawa’s advice and is keeping an eye on updates. Meanwhile, the City of Ottawa has announced that it has cancelled all outdoor programs and leagues operated by the city for the remainder of Sunday. Registrants will be contacted in the upcoming week with an offer of a refund, credit or rescheduling of their program.
The City of Gatineau announced it would close beaches at 3 p.m. Other measures could become necessary, the city advised. Safety boats were out on the river as the capital was blanket with smokey skies from the forest fires both of the region.Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour, said Environment Canada, which warned that wThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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