Smoky Skies
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Dozens of air quality alerts in place across B.C. with 380 wildfires still burningThe risk to health ranges from low to very high in some parts of the province, where wildfire smoke still darkens the sky.FireAug 22, 2023
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Saskatchewan experiencing a summer of smoke due to wildfiresAn Environment Canada meteorologist says this has been a significant year in terms of wildfire season in Canada, and probably the worst on record.WeatherAug 8, 2023
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Southern Interior residents should brace for smoky skiesAs hundreds of wildfires burn in B.C., air quality will be affected, and according to Environment Canada, local precipitation may only temporarily improve smoky conditions.EnvironmentJul 13, 2023
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Hazy conditions in Manitoba unlikely to go away soon, meteorologist saysIf you're seeing hazy conditions in southern Manitoba, it's no surprise -- Environment Canada says there are wildfires burning ... pretty much everywhere.WeatherJun 9, 2023
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Kingston atop scale for poor air quality due to Quebec wildfiresSmoke from the Quebec wildfires has descended on the Kingston region, topping the chart on the air quality index. It is expected to stick around for at least the next couple days.CanadaJun 6, 2023
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 22The air quality was improving and the skies opened up with thunderstorms in Calgary on the same day provincial officials announced a record amount of wildfires in the province. The Calgary Stampeders delayed their first preseason game because of the smoky skies. And with one week to go before Albertans head to the polls, political...May 22, 2023
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Okanagan weather: Wildfire smoke drifts into regionOn Wednesday morning, the Okanagan’s air quality health index (AQHI) was rated as low, though Kamloops was rated at moderate (6 ranking).CanadaMay 17, 2023
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Wildfire smoke covers the Prairie skies in SaskatchewanEnvironment Canada issued a special air quality statement and said a cold front moving southwards through southern Sask. is concentrating forest fire smoke from wildfires.WeatherMay 17, 2023
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Special air quality alert issued for parts of southern B.C., Peace RiverEnvironment Canada has issued special air quality statements for Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Fraser Valley and B.C. Peace River regions.EnvironmentOct 16, 2022
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Smoky skies bulletin issued for Princeton, SimilkameenEnvironment Canada says the area will continue to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24 to 48 hours.EnvironmentOct 14, 2022
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