June 7 — Regional Track & Field CANCELLED Today Due to Air Quality

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Ontario, including Waterloo Region.

Smoke plumes from forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec may result in deteriorating air quality in our Region through most of the week. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to a person’s health, especially those with pre-existing conditions. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour and region to region.

In Waterloo Region the forecast for Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) levels for today – June 7 – are forecast to be High Risk (7).

The government of Canada’s Air Quality Health Index Message is below as per a high-risk index.

As a precaution, to ensure student safety, the WCDSB Elementary Regional Track & Field event scheduled for today, Wed. Jun 7^th, is cancelled. Plans regarding the possible rescheduling of this event will be communicated as soon as possible.

Thank you for your support and flexibility to ensure the safety of our students.