What's open, closed in Hamilton, Niagara and area amid 'very high risk' air quality and smoky haze

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A thick, campfire-smelling haze is hanging over Hamilton, Niagara and area for a second day on Thursday, as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario continues to drive down air quality throughout the southern part of the province.

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