Wildfires Canada

• Canada’s upcoming wildfire season could be worse than last year, Sajjan warns

  Wildfires were a key topic during two days of meetings in Ottawa between provincial, territorial and federal emergency response ministers that wrapped up Wednesday.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2024
  
• Canada highlights severe wildfire season to promote carbon pricing at UN

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the big draw at a UN event Wednesday aimed at encouraging countries to put a price on pollution.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2023
  
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• Conspiracy theories swirl around wildfires amid record season in Canada

  Canada's current wildfire season is devastating evidence of the effects of climate change, scientists say, but some conspiracy theorists are not convinced.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2023
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• Canadians want better forest protection amid worst wildfire season: poll

  As Canada struggles through its worst fire season in recorded history, a new survey suggests protecting forests remains one issue that unites most Canadians.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023
• Anxiety, depression and anger: The mental health impacts of natural disasters

  Natural disasters can have a big impact on a person's mental well-being. Experts say it's important to maintain self-care and stay connected to your community for support.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2023
• Wildfire smoke may increase risk of brain disease, research suggests

  Several researchers have started looking into how fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke can enter the body and travel to the brain.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2023
• Wildfires have now burned 10M hectares of Canadian land

  The stark milestone comes as the nation deals with its worst wildfire season on record, which historically runs between April and September.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2023
• Canadian military to help B.C. wildfire fight as federal assistance approved

  Emergencies minister Bill Blair made the announcement as more than 350 wildfires burn across the province, stretching provincial firefighting resources.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2023
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• Will fire bans hamper your Canada Day fun? What is and isn’t allowed this year

  Restrictions on outdoor fires in place in several parts of Canada means many people will have to celebrate the national holiday without campfires and fireworks this year.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
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• Smoke impacts from Canada wildfires hit U.S. Black, poor communities harder

  The impacts are particularly hard on poor and minority communities that are more likely to live near polluting plants and have higher rates of asthma.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2023