Smog Advisory Continues For York Region

A smog advisory for all of York Region continues today.
Temperatures are expected to rise to 31C and a low of 17C is forecasted with a UV index of 8 or very high.
But warm spring showers may break the smog as there is a 40-per-cent chance of rain and a risk of thunderstorm this evening.
During the smog warnings, you may experience eye irritation.
Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath, and people with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition.

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RH Decommissions Halls

Richmond Hill will decommission two of its community halls.
Councillors agreed Monday that Spruce Avenue Hall and the Richmond Hill Lions Hall have reached the end of their useful lives as municipal facilities and it is no longer economically viable to repair them.
The two facilities will be decommissioned on Sept. 1.
Council will rule in September on whether or not to sell the land or convert it to parkland.

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Sports Report

Despite homeruns from Matt Stairs, Alex Rios and John McDonald, the Blue Jays were unable to sweep the Yankees last night, losing 10-5.
Toronto opens a four game series with the Chicago White Sox tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Roy Halladay (4-2) returns to the mound, three weeks after having his appendix removed.
Chicago will counter with Mark Buehrle (2-1).
First pitch: 7:07pm

The Markham Ironheads host the Scarborough Saints tonight.
Game time is 8pm at the Centennial Arena

Scoreboard

NHL Playoffs

Anaheim 1 Ottawa 0 (Ana. leads 2-0)

IBL

Brantfrod 7 Toronto 2

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