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Quebec wildfires continue to improve but risks remain as smog warnings liftedEnvironment Canada has lifted the smog warnings that have been in place across large swaths of the province for several days.CanadaJul 3, 2023
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Does wildfire smoke smell like burnt plastic to you? There’s a reasonThe smell of burnt plastic could be a sign of toxic chemicals in the smoke. Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick says the levels won't cause immediate danger, but recommends precautions.CanadaJul 2, 2023
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Canada Day fireworks in Montreal cancelled over smog concernsThe company says the date cannot be rescheduled but it hopes the next show, presented by Ukraine on July 6, will be able to proceed as planned.CanadaJun 29, 2023
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Areas of Hamilton hit ‘high-risk’ air quality readings due to wildfire smokeResidents on the Mountain saw the worst of it with the AQHI moving beyond 10 on the scale between Noon and 2 p.m. indicating a 'very high health risk.'WeatherJun 28, 2023
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Quebec wildfires cause widespread smog warnings, grounds some water bombersOfficials say there are 114 fires burning across the province as of Monday, including 29 considered out of control.CanadaJun 26, 2023
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Montreal air quality ranks worst in the world as officials urge people to stay indoorsOfficials say the risk is highest for people with lung or heart disease, the elderly, children, pregnant people and those who work outdoors.CanadaJun 25, 2023
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‘Don’t put your life in danger’: Quebec premier makes plea as wildfires rage onMeanwhile, Environment Canada has issued smog warnings and special air quality advisories for large swaths of Quebec, spanning from James Bay to Montreal.FireJun 7, 2023
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Council’s concerns over air quality exemptions in Hamilton dominate board of health meetingStaff from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) educated Hamilton councillors Monday about 13 provincial exemptions for a handful of city industries.EnvironmentMay 2, 2023
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Clean energy group targets Hamilton for development of carbon conversion technologiesResearchers will take some $24 million from a federal government fund to develop clean energy technologies that can be tailored to different communities.EnvironmentApr 25, 2023
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Hamilton councillors seek review, express opposition to emissions exemptions for steelmakersHamilton's board of health is hoping to get staff to review site emissions exemptions granted for some city steelmakers before a provincial deadline.EnvironmentMar 23, 2023
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