Air Quality Health Index
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CFL, CFLPA to use third party to test air quality after Labour Day game disputeThe two organizations said in a joint statement on Thursday that the decision to play, or continue to play, a game will be based on the measurements provided by a third party.SportsSep 7, 2023
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CFLPA initiates investigation into Elks-Stamps game amid air quality concernsThe CFL Players' Association says Occupational Health and Safety is investigating the CFL's decision to play the Elks-Stampeders game Monday despite Calgary's smoky conditions.HealthSep 6, 2023
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Smoke in Edmonton jumps from 14 hours annually to 199+ in 15 yearsBetween 1981 and 2023, the number of annual "smoke hours" in Edmonton has risen from an average of 14 to 199 hours so far this year. Experts say it's affecting our mental health.CanadaSep 4, 2023
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Wildfire smoke triggers poor air quality alert in Edmonton, northern AlbertaWildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in Edmonton and across northern Alberta, which prompted an air quality statement to be issued Wednesday evening.EnvironmentAug 24, 2023
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Wildfire smoke blankets Manitoba TuesdayConditions to some regions of the province are expected to improve but more smoke is expected to move in as a low-pressure system departs.WeatherAug 15, 2023
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Wildfire smoke can worsen asthma. What you can do to protect yourselfIn addition to asthma, research has shown that wildfire smoke is associated with more hospital visits for both children and adults with other lung conditions, one expert said.HealthJul 20, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Experts address long-term mental, physical impacts of smokeAs wildfires and wildfire smoke become more frequent, the longer exposure is impacting our mental and physical health.CanadaJul 14, 2023
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City of London cancels outdoor programming Wednesday due to poor air qualityA special air quality statement remains in effect for London, Middlesex, Elgin, Grey-Bruce, Huron-Perth, Sarnia-Lambton, Waterloo-Wellington, Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.WeatherJun 28, 2023
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Wildfire smoke prompts special air quality statement for CalgaryEnvironment Canada issued a special statement Thursday warning smoke is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility in and around Calgary.CanadaJun 15, 2023
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Smoky air leading to hundreds of kids sports cancellations in Edmonton each weekThe smoky conditions in Edmonton because of the Alberta wildfires is leading to hundreds of sports games and other outdoor activities getting cancelled week after week.HealthJun 12, 2023
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