Widespread smoke and haze continues on holiday Monday

Widespread smoke and haze continues on holiday Monday

August 3, 2025 7:00 pm EST.

Hazy sunshine for the holiday Monday as the air quality across the GTA continues to feel the effects of wildfire smoke.

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