Wildfire Smoke

• Wildfire smoke pollution linked to thousands of annual deaths: global study

  A new international study co-authored by a Canadian researcher says climate change is contributing to thousands more wildfire smoke-related deaths than in previous decades. 

  Health

  Oct 21, 2024
  
• Waskesiu visitors coping with wildfire smoke

  Many people are spending time outside in the final weeks of summer, but wildfire smoke has added to weather woes for those at Waskesiu Lake in Prince Albert National Park, Sask.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2024
  
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• Wildfires prompt air quality warnings for much of southern B.C.

  The smoky skies bulletins related to poor air quality from wildfires in B.C. and Alberta are expected to stay in place for at least 24-48 hours.

  Fire

  Jul 26, 2024
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• Calgary event organizers keep close eye on wildfire smoke conditions

  Festival and event organizers in Calgary are keeping a watchful eye on the air quality while wildfire smoke continues to blanket the city. 

  Weather

  Jul 25, 2024
• Smoke, heat and the effects on those with chronic illness

  Many places in Saskatchewan are dealing with air quality and heat advisories and some of those with underlying conditions are greatly feeling the effects.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2024
• Health experts recommend staying inside as wildfire smoke fills Calgary skies

  With smoke filling the skies above Calgary, health experts are suggesting that people stay indoors as much as possible.

  Health

  Jul 23, 2024
• Smoke sinks into the Okanagan Valley, hazard rating rises

  Environment Canada said the Okanagan, Shuswap, Boundary and Thompson regions are expected to be affected by wildfire smoke in the next 24 to 48 hours.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2024
• Heat warnings, wildfire smoke impact Saskatchewan

  Environment Canada says the combination between the heat and smoke increases health risks.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2024
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• Changes coming to better inform people about wildfire smoke hazards. What to know

  Environment Canada hopes several changes being made this year will improve how air quality-related health risks are communicated and understood by the public.

  Canada

  May 20, 2024
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• Wildfire smokes prompts Alberta air quality statement; Edmonton activates extreme weather response

  Smoke from wildfires in northeastern B.C. prompted Environment Canada to issue a special air quality statement across Alberta on Saturday. Smoke is expected to continue Sunday.

  Health

  May 12, 2024