Smoke

• Yellowknife welcome home celebration cancelled due to smoke

  The NWT capital had planned a "Welcome Home'' gathering on Saturday at Somba K'e Civic Plaza, featuring live music, bouncy castles and a shop-local contest.

  Canada

  Sep 23
  
• 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
  
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• Special air quality statement for Central, South Okanagan

  The statement comes at a time when the region is experiencing continued warm, dry conditions, with a mix of high wind gusts -- causing increased fire behavior.

  Health

  Sep 17
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• More evacuation alerts around McDougall Creek wildfire rescinded

  The evacuation alerts for La Casa and the area north of the resort were rescinded Tuesday morning, reducing the number of properties on evacuation alert in the Central Okanagan.

  Fire

  Sep 12
• Smoke again settles into the Southern Interior as wildfire fight carries on

  The warning covers the Central Okanagan and Shuswap, areas where Environment Canada said shifting winds moved smoke from the west. 

  Fire

  Sep 11
• Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Rocky View County due to smoke

  An interactive map from Fire Smoke Canada shows the smoke in Calgary and Rocky View County is coming from wildfires in the Northwest Territories and B.C.

  Fire

  Sep 3
• Air quality advisory in place for Lower Mainland, large parts of B.C. Interior

  Air quality advisories are in effect Friday for the Lower Mainland, along with much of southwestern, central and northeastern British Columbia.

  Environment

  Aug 25
• Smoke from B.C.’s raging wildfires forecast to hit B.C. coast this weekend

  Shifting wind patterns could bring smoke from wildfire raging across the B.C. interior to the Lower Mainland as early as Saturday.

  Weather

  Aug 18
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• Wildfire smoke making it difficult for outside workers

  As of 3 p.m., the Central Okanagan’s air quality health index was listed at 10 +, meaning very high risk.

  Fire

  Aug 16
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• Smoky conditions shut down Tuesday night horse races in Winnipeg

  Manitoba racing fans were out of luck Tuesday night, as Assiniboia Downs cancelled its events due to lingering poor air quality.

  Weather

  Aug 16