Smoke from fires burning in northern Quebec has coated Montreal, again, leading to poor air quality that is five to six times worse than in early June, according to a medical director at Montreal Public Health.
The poor air quality prompted the city of Montreal to shut down outdoor sports facilities and cancel outdoor cultural events Sunday, but all have since been given the green light to resume activities.
Pools and splash pads have also reopened to the public.
Environment Canada reported that the air quality health index (AQHI) for Montreal was 10+ on Sunday, which corresponds to a “very high risk” level. It went
