Wildfire Smoke Ontario

• Special air quality statement lifted on Thursday for parts of southern Ontario

  Environment Canada has ended a special air quality statement for parts of southern Ontario on Thursday, including the Greater Toronto Area, following pollution from wildfire smoke.

  Weather

  Jun 29, 2023
  
• Wildfires could compound strain on already burdened ERs, officials warn

  As Canada grapples with the intensifying threat of wildfires, an already overburdened emergency room system may be faced with an influx of patients seeking medical care.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
  
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• Alberta wildfires: How to protect your health as smoke travels across Canada

  Wildfires release pollutants into the air, including sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds which can be hazardous to human health.

  Health

  May 11, 2023
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• Alberta wildfire smoke spreads to Ontario, eastern Canada

  Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said in parts of southern Ontario, the smoke is thick enough "to almost completely block out the sun."

  Weather

  May 9, 2023
• Canada’s extreme weather a wake up call as wildfires rage on: environment minister

  The comments come as wildfires are currently raging out of control, forcing residents out of their homes in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2021