Air Quality

• How New Delhi is restricting cars on its streets to fight pollution

  The policy, known as the ‘Odd-Even’ scheme, is an emergency measure that the Delhi government puts in place when air quality levels plummet to dangerous levels.

  Environment

  Nov 6
  
• Hamilton to seek veto over landfill applications amid odour issue in Stoney Creek

  Odours from a Green Mountain Road landfill has a Hamilton councillor seeking approval power when expansion applications come before the province.

  Environment

  Oct 25
  
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• Hamilton exploring third-party air monitoring near waste facility

  Ministry of Environment air monitoring near the GFL facility in Stoney Creek continues to show no serious health hazards from detection of hydrogen sulphide.

  Health

  Oct 20
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• Moncton residents raising concerns about American Iron and Metal scrapyard

  "It's terrible, it's dangerous. Whoever gave them permission to do this is definitely in the wrong," said one Moncton resident who lives in close proximity to the scrapyard.

  Environment

  Oct 15
• Resident in Hamilton neighbourhood plagued by ‘terrible odour’ questions air sampling

  A residents in a Stoney Creek neighbourhood is questioning air quality testing methods done by the province done near a landfill allegedly causing an unbearable stench.

  Canada

  Sep 29
• In 2023, Edmonton sees most smoke hours ever on record

  In 2023, Edmonton recorded the highest number of smoke hours in any year since Environment Canada starting tracking in 1953.

  Canada

  Sep 18
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• Poor air quality reported across Alberta as wildfire smoke lingers

  As of Monday morning, special air quality statements had been issued all over the province by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

  Weather

  Sep 4