3 h. ago Chris Selley: Let your kids outside, for God’s sake, even if it’s a bit smoky

No, children shouldn't be kept inside in mid-July because of some wildfire smoke. Obviously

Society

7 h. ago ’Horrendous’ air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces

TORONTO — Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms. The weather agency said air quality was poor across swaths of Ontario and Quebec as […]

Events

9 h. ago Canadians face air quality, heat warnings as some stuck indoors from both

Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires.

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20 h. ago Changes in wind direction could blow wildfire smoke into southwestern B.C.

Experts are urging everyone to be ready if wildfire smoke is in their region. Wearing a well-fitted N95 mask outside can be one of the ways to reduce risk.

Events

29 h. ago Smoke advisory joins heat warning as scorching summer weather continues

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement to add to the heat warning as wildfire smoke hovered over Ottawa.

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30 h. ago First the heat, now wildfire smoke: London under dual warnings

London is under dual warnings from Environment Canada as a stretch of extreme heat and deteriorating air quality grips southern Ontario

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32 h. ago Air quality alerts issued for much of Central Canada, Manitoba amid wildfire smoke

TORONTO — Much of Central Canada and Manitoba are under special air quality statements or warnings today amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. Environment Canada says swaths of Ontario and Quebec will have poor air quality and reduced visibility as westerly winds bring in smoke from forest fires into the area. […]

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34 h. ago Toronto under heat wave, poor air quality warning from wildfire smoke

Environment Canada has placed Toronto, and the surrounding GTA, under both a heat wave and a poor air quality warning due to wildfire smoke.

Events

3 d. ago Air quality concerns delay kickoff between Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders

Concerns over air quality relating to wildfire smoke has delayed kickoff between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders at Mosaic Stadium.

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3 d. ago Riders, CFL officially postpone game against Calgary to Saturday amid air quality concerns

Concerns over air quality relating to wildfire smoke has postponed kickoff between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders to Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.

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4 d. ago Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew calls out U.S. lawmakers complaining about smoke from Canadian wildfires

'This is what turns people off politics,' Kinew said, accusing the Republicans politicians from Minnesota and Wisconsin of trying to 'get likes on Instagram'

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4 d. ago Evacuees arrive in Winnipeg as wildfires force thousands out, bring smoke advisories

Evacuees continued to arrive in Winnipeg by the busload Friday as a renewed round of wildfires put thousands out of their homes – some for a second time.

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4 d. ago Smoky conditions caused by Manitoba wildfires to persist, meteorologist says

With a state of emergency once again in effect for Manitoba due to raging wildfires in the province's north, much of southern Manitoba is also feeling an impact.

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5 d. ago Wisconsin, Minnesota Republicans demand to know what Canada is doing to curb wildfire smoke

The lawmakers said successive years of wildfires in Canada have undermined air quality in their states and robbed Americans of their ability to enjoy the summer

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5 d. ago Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada’s ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, representatives Tom Tiffany, Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Glenn Grothman and Pete Stauber of Wisconsin […]

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6 d. ago Canada’s wildfire smoke ‘suffocating,’ needs ‘better’ management: U.S. reps

Several U.S. members of Congress are urging action by the Canadian government on wildfires, saying smoke from the flames is impacting Americans' ability to enjoy summer.

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8 d. ago Wildfire smoke brings forgotten danger to the Arctic: black carbon

Black carbon is thought to be generated from flaring at Russian oil and gas facilities, the combustion of shipping fuel and forest fires.

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8 d. ago Wildfire Smoke Brings a Forgotten Danger to the Arctic: Black Carbon

Scientists are revising their view of the role that soot may play in endangering glaciers and ice sheets.

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1 week ago Canada’s environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards

Canada's environment ministers back tougher air quality standards, citing wildfire smoke and rising health risks from fine particulate pollution.

Politics