Ask the Expert: Health risks associated with increased wildfires
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Ask the Expert: Health risks associated with increased wildfires
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Ask the Expert: Health risks associated with increased wildfires
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05:14 | 2 hours ago
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AMA Travel: Explore and discover with an expedition cruise
03:52 | August 16, 2024
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2024 Servus Edmonton Marathon to be the largest in its history
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Annual golf tournament gives second chance to abused and homeless animals
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Ask the Educator: Prepare your child to ride the bus for the first time
04:08 | August 16, 2024
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Jasper residents line up ahead of returning home for first time since wildfire ripped through townsite
04:21 | August 16, 2024
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Adopt a Pet: Bonded guinea pigs Jim and Dwight
05:37 | August 14, 2024
-
Local brewery partnering with EPCOR for Glass of the Sask program
03:13 | August 14, 2024
-
Festival of Trees back for another unforgettable year
03:40 | August 14, 2024
-
Heavy police presence in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood
00:50 | August 14, 2024
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Great Gardens: Keep your evergreens looking green after consistent high temperatures
05:28 | August 13, 2024
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BBE Trade Fair 2024 coming to Edmonton
05:39 | August 13, 2024
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Open Farm Days highlight Alberta growers
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Banff residents vote to scrap pedestrian zone in heart of Alberta mountain town
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Care-a-Van program fundraising to provide essentials to Edmonton houseless
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Enjoy a sweet treat for a good cause on Dairy Queen’s annual Miracle Treat Day
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Oro Trattoria a hidden Italian gem in L’OCA Quality Market
17:47 | August 7, 2024
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The Indigenous Summer Games returns to Alberta
05:08 | August 7, 2024
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Feast on the Field returns to Commonwealth Stadium
05:17 | August 7, 2024
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Edmonton police hit the field in Slo-Pitch Challenge
05:27 | August 7, 2024
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Adopt a Pet: Ashley the cat
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JACEK Chocolate supporting children in Bulembu, Africa
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Ask the Expert: Health risks associated with increased wildfires
Description
2 hours ago
Amid rising temperatures and high levels of wildfire activity, Health Canada is reminding people living in Alberta about the health risks that come with exposure to fire, smoke and extreme heat. Air quality and health expert Opel Vuzi joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton for our monthly Ask the Expert segment.
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Ask the Expert: Health risks associated with increased wildfires04:17 | 2 hours ago
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TWOS: Catch ‘Dinosaurs: The Exhibition’ before it’s gone05:14 | 2 hours ago
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Annual Courage Ride for Rehab raising awareness for Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital04:59 | 2 hours ago
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New restaurant ‘PlayWright’ in Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre15:19 | August 18, 2024
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Edmonton’s restaurant community rallies to support Jasper03:26 | August 18, 2024
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AMA Travel: Explore and discover with an expedition cruise03:52 | August 16, 2024
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2024 Servus Edmonton Marathon to be the largest in its history04:58 | August 16, 2024
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Annual golf tournament gives second chance to abused and homeless animals02:39 | August 16, 2024
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Ask the Educator: Prepare your child to ride the bus for the first time04:08 | August 16, 2024
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Jasper residents line up ahead of returning home for first time since wildfire ripped through townsite04:21 | August 16, 2024
-
Adopt a Pet: Bonded guinea pigs Jim and Dwight05:37 | August 14, 2024
-
Local brewery partnering with EPCOR for Glass of the Sask program03:13 | August 14, 2024
-
Festival of Trees back for another unforgettable year03:40 | August 14, 2024
-
Heavy police presence in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood00:50 | August 14, 2024
-
Great Gardens: Keep your evergreens looking green after consistent high temperatures05:28 | August 13, 2024
-
BBE Trade Fair 2024 coming to Edmonton05:39 | August 13, 2024
-
Open Farm Days highlight Alberta growers03:55 | August 13, 2024
-
Banff residents vote to scrap pedestrian zone in heart of Alberta mountain town00:41 | August 13, 2024
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Civic Matters: What’s to become of the former Royal Alberta Museum06:21 | August 12, 2024
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Tiny Footprints aims to provide support for families experiencing the loss of an infant03:46 | August 12, 2024
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AMA Travel: Plan your trip to Nevada04:15 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton Fringe Festival featuring theatre production of ‘Wisteria’04:33 | August 9, 2024
-
Summer Breeze Benefit in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada04:09 | August 8, 2024
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Care-a-Van program fundraising to provide essentials to Edmonton houseless04:39 | August 8, 2024
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Enjoy a sweet treat for a good cause on Dairy Queen’s annual Miracle Treat Day04:24 | August 8, 2024
-
Oro Trattoria a hidden Italian gem in L’OCA Quality Market17:47 | August 7, 2024
-
The Indigenous Summer Games returns to Alberta05:08 | August 7, 2024
-
Feast on the Field returns to Commonwealth Stadium05:17 | August 7, 2024
-
Edmonton police hit the field in Slo-Pitch Challenge05:27 | August 7, 2024
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Adopt a Pet: Ashley the cat04:42 | August 7, 2024
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JACEK Chocolate supporting children in Bulembu, Africa04:50 | August 6, 2024
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Ask the Expert: Health risks associated with increased wildfires04:17 | 2 hours ago
-
TWOS: Catch ‘Dinosaurs: The Exhibition’ before it’s gone05:14 | 2 hours ago
-
Annual Courage Ride for Rehab raising awareness for Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital04:59 | 2 hours ago
-
New restaurant ‘PlayWright’ in Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre15:19 | August 18, 2024
-
Edmonton’s restaurant community rallies to support Jasper03:26 | August 18, 2024
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AMA Travel: Explore and discover with an expedition cruise03:52 | August 16, 2024
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2024 Servus Edmonton Marathon to be the largest in its history04:58 | August 16, 2024
-
Annual golf tournament gives second chance to abused and homeless animals02:39 | August 16, 2024
-
Ask the Educator: Prepare your child to ride the bus for the first time04:08 | August 16, 2024
-
Jasper residents line up ahead of returning home for first time since wildfire ripped through townsite04:21 | August 16, 2024
-
Adopt a Pet: Bonded guinea pigs Jim and Dwight05:37 | August 14, 2024
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Local brewery partnering with EPCOR for Glass of the Sask program03:13 | August 14, 2024
-
Festival of Trees back for another unforgettable year03:40 | August 14, 2024
-
Heavy police presence in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood00:50 | August 14, 2024
-
Great Gardens: Keep your evergreens looking green after consistent high temperatures05:28 | August 13, 2024
-
BBE Trade Fair 2024 coming to Edmonton05:39 | August 13, 2024
-
Open Farm Days highlight Alberta growers03:55 | August 13, 2024
-
Banff residents vote to scrap pedestrian zone in heart of Alberta mountain town00:41 | August 13, 2024
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Civic Matters: What’s to become of the former Royal Alberta Museum06:21 | August 12, 2024
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Tiny Footprints aims to provide support for families experiencing the loss of an infant03:46 | August 12, 2024
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AMA Travel: Plan your trip to Nevada04:15 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton Fringe Festival featuring theatre production of ‘Wisteria’04:33 | August 9, 2024
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Summer Breeze Benefit in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada04:09 | August 8, 2024
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Care-a-Van program fundraising to provide essentials to Edmonton houseless04:39 | August 8, 2024
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Enjoy a sweet treat for a good cause on Dairy Queen’s annual Miracle Treat Day04:24 | August 8, 2024
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Oro Trattoria a hidden Italian gem in L’OCA Quality Market17:47 | August 7, 2024
-
The Indigenous Summer Games returns to Alberta05:08 | August 7, 2024
-
Feast on the Field returns to Commonwealth Stadium05:17 | August 7, 2024
-
Edmonton police hit the field in Slo-Pitch Challenge05:27 | August 7, 2024
-
Adopt a Pet: Ashley the cat04:42 | August 7, 2024
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JACEK Chocolate supporting children in Bulembu, Africa04:50 | August 6, 2024
Ask the Expert: Health risks associated with increased wildfires
Description
2 hours ago
Amid rising temperatures and high levels of wildfire activity, Health Canada is reminding people living in Alberta about the health risks that come with exposure to fire, smoke and extreme heat. Air quality and health expert Opel Vuzi joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton for our monthly Ask the Expert segment.
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