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AGCO bars Ontario racing when local air quality reaches high-risk levels

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Source: AGCO (Ontario)

Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission directed racetracks to cancel racing when local air quality reaches a high-risk level, citing its Administrative Directive 01-2026. The ban covers races, official training and qualifying events while the local Air Quality Health Index is 7 or higher; activities may resume when conditions improve below that range.

Ontario racetracks must suspend racing and related activities while the local index remains at 7 or higher.

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