‘Brutal’: Ontario outdoor workers clock in amid wildfire smoke, as others stay home

‘Brutal’: Ontario outdoor workers clock in amid wildfire smoke, as others stay home

Eyes burning. Throats searing. Heads aching.
Many outdoor workers sweated through the heat and haze on Thursday, clocking hours even while others stayed home amid health concerns as wildfire smoke continued to waft across Ontario.
Environment Canada said the air quality in

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