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• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

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• Wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto, poor air quality prompts cancellations, warnings

  Canada's most populous city experienced hazy skies and poor air quality Thursday as smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec hung over Toronto.

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  Jun 8
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• Toronto cancels some recreation programs over poor air quality

  The city said the adjustments have been made in response to the ontoign Special Air Quality statement in effect for the city. 

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  Jun 7
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• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities

  Ottawa, Belleville and Kingston registered some of the worst air pollution levels in the country, maxing out the air quality index at very high risk. 

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  Jun 7
• Toronto-area schools changing outdoor breaks amidst wildfire smoke

  Environment Canada issued an air quality statement for Toronto and its surrounding cities warning of high pollution coming from forest fires in Ontario and Quebec. 

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  Jun 6
• Ontario seeing more forest fires amid unprecedented season across Canada

  Officials with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry are closely monitoring a growing number of active fires in the province's north, particularly the northeast.

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  Jun 6
• Arctic will likely see summer free of ice by 2030, research says

  That would mean that by the end of the melt season in September, the Arctic would have less than one million square kilometres of sea ice, even under low emissions.

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  Jun 6
• Smoke spreads to large swath of Ontario as forest fires rage in Quebec

  The Ottawa Valley and even parts of the Greater Toronto Area are experiencing some of the poorest air quality in North America, Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said.

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  Jun 6
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• Summer 2023 weather: What to expect across Canada

  Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell takes a look at what's expected weather-wise across Canada this summer.

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  Jun 5
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• ‘Stay in a cool place’: Heat warning issued for Toronto

  The weather agency said maximum tempertatures could reach 29 to 31 degrees. 

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  May 31
• ‘High levels of air pollution’ possible in GTA Wednesday

  "High levels of air pollution" are possible in the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, Environment Canada says, prompting a special air quality statement. 

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  May 31
• Heat warnings issued in northwestern Ontario

  Environment Canada issued a series of heat warnings for areas of Ontario on the Manitoba border down to the tip of the United States.

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  May 28
• Longest stretch of summer-like weather so far this year for southern Ontario on the way

  The longest stretch of summer-like weather so far this year for southern Ontario is on the way. Here's a look at what's expected and when it will begin.

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  May 25
• Long weekend weather: What to expect in southern Ontario

  The Victoria Day long weekend is often seen as the unofficial start to summer, but will it feel like it weather-wise?

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  May 18
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• Wednesday night frost advisory issued for large swath of Ontario

  For the second straight night, gardeners and growers in southern Ontario are going to need to keep a close eye on the overnight temperatures due to a risk of frost.

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  May 17
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• ‘Cover up plants’: Frost warning issued for large section of Ontario by Environment Canada

  Environment Canada has issued a frost warning for a portion of Ontario, stretching from Waterloo Region to Cornwall, and as far north as Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay.

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  May 16
• 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."

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  May 9
• Parts of Ontario brace for fresh rainfall, potential flooding

  Parts of Ontario have already seen days of rain, but Environment Canada warned that further downpours are likely on the way for Sunday afternoon into Monday.

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  Apr 30
• Toronto under frost advisory as temperatures expected to fall around freezing mark

  Environment Canada says Toronto is under a frost advisory for Wednesday night into Thursday morning as temperatures are expected to drop to around the freezing mark.

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  Apr 26
• Some parts of southern Ontario could see a month’s worth of rain over just a few days

  "Chilly and unsettled" conditions are expected for southern Ontario though next week. But there is some hope for a possible return of summer-like weather relatively soon.

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  Apr 25
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  How a new ‘nature economy’ is transforming the fight for B.C.’s ancient forests

  Some communities in Canada are embracing a 'nature economy.' It's the idea of protecting nature as a way of generating economic development.

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  Apr 20
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• ‘Deteriorating air quality’ expected in parts of southern Ontario on Friday

  The weather agency issued a special air quality statement Friday morning for areas stretching from Kingston down to Windsor. 

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  Apr 14
• ‘Major pattern change’ to bring much warmer temperatures to southern Ontario

  A "major pattern change" will bring much warmer temperatures to southern Ontario in the coming days. Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell details what's expected.

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  Apr 7
• Deadly ice storm leaves 3 dead, hundreds of thousands still without power

  Hydro-Québec says electricity has been restored for one-third of affected customers while in Ontario, power outages are expected to be a 'multi-day' situation.

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  Apr 7