Montreal opposition concerned with metro air quality
Ensemble Montréal Councillors believe more should be done to protect the health of metro users. Continue reading
Air Quality
Manitoba Red Cross evacuating residents from 2 First Nations due to wildfire smoke
The Red Cross says it will be evacuating “Priority 1” residents, which include the elderly, babies and those with chronic respiratory problems. Continue reading
After series of ‘exceptional’ summers, Metro Vancouver urges residents be ready for smoke
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It is hard to say exactly what that normal looks like now,” said Metro Vancouver senior project engineer Francis Reis. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver’s air quality set to improve by 2035 despite emissions, wildfires: report
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The region’s latest Caring for the Air report says smog-forming emissions in the area could decrease by 10 per cent by 2035. Continue reading
Air quality worsens in eastern Alberta amid wildfires Saturday, advisory lifted in Calgary
The thickest smoke on Saturday morning extended from northeastern British Columbia through eastern portions of Whitecourt, Drayton Valley, Red Deer and much of southern Alberta. Continue reading
Why does the sky look yellow during a wildfire?
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The sky almost always takes on a yellow hue during wildfire season. But why does that happen? Continue reading
IN PICTURES: Smoke smothers Calgary, air quality jumps off the charts
Thursday evening, the air quality health index in Calgary jumped from a 4 to 10 in a matter of three hours. By Friday morning, the AQHI had launched off the charts and to a score of 18. Continue reading
Friday’s air quality forecast for Alberta amid wildfires
Special air quality statements remained in place for much of the province on Friday, as smoke from the northern Alberta wildfires made its way south. Continue reading
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Business as usual for Lethbridge workers amid air quality advisory
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
Effects of the wildfires burning in northern Alberta are being felt in southern portions of the province, and Lethbridge residents are experiencing poor air quality. Continue reading
Special air quality statement covers nearly all Alberta due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada issued special air quality statements from the Edmonton region all to the northern tip of the province due to smoke from the wildfires. Continue reading