Air Quality Index

• Wildfires and air quality: How to check the reading in your area

  As another wildfire season begins, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index.

  Health

  May 20, 2024
  
• Edmonton air quality off the charts as smoke looms over the city

  The air quality index Saturday was 10-plus as smoke from wildfires in western and northern Canada settles over the city.

  Fire

  Sep 2, 2023
  
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• Heat waves and wildfires: Mitigating risks of extreme weather for your pet

  Amidst the intensifying wildfire season in Canada, experts are recommending pet owners to be mindful when it comes to allowing their furry friends outdoor time.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2023
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• Southern Ontario wakes up to poor air quality on Friday with more wildfire smoke

  For the third straight day, southern Ontario is once again under a special air quality statement from Environment Canada due to smoke from wildfires.

  Weather

  Jun 30, 2023
• Montreal air quality ranks worst in the world as officials urge people to stay indoors

  Officials say the risk is highest for people with lung or heart disease, the elderly, children, pregnant people and those who work outdoors.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2023
• Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Edmonton

  The air quality warnings were once again issued in Edmonton and Calgary due to wildfire smoke, according to Environment Canada.

  Fire

  Jun 11, 2023
• Public health says poor air quality in Guelph considered high risk

  Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health says small children and seniors and pregnant women are among the individuals considered to be at the highest risk.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2023
• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023
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• Fire bans, cancelled recreation across Hamilton and Niagara due to air quality

  As air quality alerts popped up across Ontario Wednesday forcing some municipalities, including Hamilton and Niagara, to implement open-fire bans and cancel outdoor recreation.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2023
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• Wildfires pose health risk to pregnancy, experts warn. Here’s what to know

  Experts are warning pregnant people about the health impacts of breathing smoke and the potential risks it poses to both maternal and fetal well-being.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2023