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Air Quality Health Index for Friday Aug 17

Aug 17, 2018 | 5:56 AM

The Air Quality Health Index Friday morning (5:00 a.m.) is at 10 plus or a very high risk.

Environment Canada advises against any strenuous outdoor activity and children and the elderly should avoid outdoor physical exertion

According to the government agency, the risk will lower throughout the day and drop to 3 Saturday.

The special air quality statement remains in effect for the fourth day.