Environment Canada says smoke from forest fires is expected to travel to southern Ontario Saturday afternoon and is likely to continue throughout the weekend.

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies is drifting towards the Greater Toronto Area, prompting Environment Canada to issue a special air quality statement.

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country Saturday. Smoke from forest fires is causing reduced visibility and poor air quality that is expected to persist into Sunday for some areas,