5 h. ago B.C. crime news: Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires | Illegal smoke store supplier nabbed in traffic stop | West Van assault suspect sought

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

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5 h. ago B.C. crime news: Burnaby RCMP seize seven kilos of cocaine, cash | Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires |

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

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8 h. ago Wildfire near Port Alberni now more than 3,400 hectares as smoke blankets region

There are 64 firefighting personnel currently battling the Mount Underwood wildfire, along with five helicopters, structure protection crews and a heavy equipment strike team.

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56 h. ago Canada vows more wildfire action as smoke sparks U.S. complaints

Federal officials announcing $45.7 million in wildfire prevention research funding said the cross-border smoke underscores the need to combat climate change.

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59 h. ago Feds earmark $45.7M to address wildfire threat as risk of blazes, smoke seen rising across Canada

The announcement comes as provinces battle wildfires coast to coast

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4 d. ago Smoke from Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island could last for months

VICTORIA — BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron Lake could generate smoke for the “coming weeks, and potentially the coming months.” The warning appears in a video that BCWS posted to its Facebook page Sunday as part of a larger update on the Wesley Ridge wildfire. “The public […]

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5 d. ago B.C. climate news: Wildfire smoke causing health issues across North America | Scientists now know what's causing billions of sea stars to die

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Aug. 4 to Aug. 10, 2025.

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5 d. ago How Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Jeopardizing Health Across North America

Small particles can get lodged in crevices of organs from lungs to arteries, causing inflammation and other health issues.

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7 d. ago Why is it so challenging to forecast wildfire smoke? Unravelling the haze

Predicting smoke from wildfires, as opposed to standard urban pollution from human activity, is a lot more complicated, experts say.

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8 d. ago Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching ‘timber tantrum’ over wildfire smoke

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a "timber tantrum" after they called out Canada over wildfires sending smoke billowing across the border,

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8 d. ago More Republican lawmakers call out Canada over wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — More Republican lawmakers are calling out Canada because of wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. Wisconsin state Rep. Calvin Callahan has joined other Republican state lawmakers from Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota in filing a formal complaint against Canada to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the International […]

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8 d. ago Ontario labour federation urges more worker protections as air quality concerns grow

An Ontario labour group says it is advocating for more robust worker protections amid growing health concerns over poor air quality as wildfire smoke blankets the province with increasing frequency. The Ontario Federation of Labour, which represents more than 55 unions across the province, says the push is part of a broader heat stress strategy […]

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8 d. ago Northern half of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are under air quality warnings

The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is contributing to the region’s very poor air quality and could cause reduced visibility today. The warnings stretch through much of Saskatchewan and most of Manitoba, and into northwestern Ontario as well. There are also several pockets […]

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8 d. ago What’s really behind all the wildfire smoke – and why it’ll be back

Even as the most recent wildfire smoke health advisory ended Tuesday for the London area, climate experts warn we should brace for more hazy skies this summer, fall, and well into the future. The latest special air quality statement – the third issued for the region this year – was lifted after five days, Environment […]

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9 d. ago Parts of southern Ontario remain under air quality statement amid wildfire smoke

A stretch of southern Ontario remains under a special air quality statement today amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. Environment Canada says smoke from forest fires can cause reduced air quality and visibility that can fluctuate throughout the day. It says parts of the province, from Windsor to the Greater Toronto […]

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1 week ago Wildfire smoke stays over southern Ontario prompting air quality warnings

On Monday morning, Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for the vast majority of southern Ontario, predicting "poor air quality" as a result of forest fires.

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1 week ago Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies today is forecast to fill the skies from Vancouver Island to Charlottetown with gritty, hazy dust. Environment Canada says the smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility that can fluctuate and vary hour by hour. The statements and warnings stretch from western British Columbia […]

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3 w. ago Air quality warnings issued throughout Manitoba as wildfire smoke envelops province

WINNIPEG — Air quality warnings are in effect for much of Manitoba this weekend as wildfire smoke continues to linger over the region. Environment Canada says much of the province will be dealing with poor conditions, with Winnipeg expected to see an air quality health index rating of over 10 by Saturday night. The agency […]

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3 w. ago Saskatchewan, Manitoba face more air quality warnings from wildfire smoke

There were 118 active wildfires burning across Manitoba as of Thursday, with Saskatchewan reporting 48 active wildfires as air quality warnings remain in effect for both provinces.

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4 w. ago Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA’s plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup. A day after Toronto’s air quality was among the worst in the world, the organizing committee for the World Cup in Canada declined to reveal guidelines […]

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