Air Quality Health Index

• Air quality warnings issued in Alberta, Sask. as wildfire smoke blankets provinces

  Edmonton had bad air quality due to a blaze at a recycling plant over the weekend and now, wildfire smoke drifting across the Prairies is worsening conditions in Alberta and Sask.

  Weather

  Sep 1, 2025
  
• Do you know about the health damage long-term wildfire smoke exposure can cause?

  Bad air quality is linked to poor health outcomes and the development or worsening of some diseases like asthma, coughs, headaches, infections, COPD, as well as cancers.

  Fire

  Jun 4, 2025
  
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• CFL, CFLPA to use third party to test air quality after Labour Day game dispute

  The 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.

  Sports

  Sep 7, 2023
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• CFLPA initiates investigation into Elks-Stamps game amid air quality concerns

  The 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.

  Health

  Sep 6, 2023
• Smoke in Edmonton jumps from 14 hours annually to 199+ in 15 years

  Between 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.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2023
• Wildfire smoke triggers poor air quality alert in Edmonton, northern Alberta

  Wildfire 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. 

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2023
• Wildfire smoke blankets Manitoba Tuesday

  Conditions to some regions of the province are expected to improve but more smoke is expected to move in as a low-pressure system departs.

  Weather

  Aug 15, 2023
• Wildfire smoke can worsen asthma. What you can do to protect yourself

  In 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.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: Experts address long-term mental, physical impacts of smoke

  As wildfires and wildfire smoke become more frequent, the longer exposure is impacting our mental and physical health.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2023
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• City of London cancels outdoor programming Wednesday due to poor air quality

  A special air quality statement remains in effect for London, Middlesex, Elgin, Grey-Bruce, Huron-Perth, Sarnia-Lambton, Waterloo-Wellington, Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

  Weather

  Jun 28, 2023