Environment Canada says that air quality in the city has reached level 7 on its index – which the federal weather agency said presents a “high risk.”
Residual smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec is seen in the sky above Toronto on June 7, 2023.and several school boards, including the Toronto District School Board, announced that outdoor events planned for Wednesday and Thursday had been rescheduled or moved indoors.
As well, officials with Niagara Falls Tourism noted it is pausing its firework program due to the impact of the wildfires. Environment Canada is suggesting that if you need to spend time outdoors, consider wearing a face mask to reduce the exposure to smoke particles which “generally pose the greatest risk to health.”
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