Harmful pollutants in wildfire smoke pose severe health risks
Videos
-
Harmful pollutants in wildfire smoke pose severe health risks
01:37 | July 23, 2021
-
Pro-Palestinian activists launch lawsuit over ‘violent’ arrests at Calgary protest
02:00 | 10 hours ago
-
Phase 2 of Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main construction underway
01:57 | 10 hours ago
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 11
13:17 | 11 hours ago
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 10, 2026
09:47 | May 10, 2026
-
‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU
12:46 | May 10, 2026
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 9, 2026
10:32 | May 9, 2026
-
Thousands of Calgarians gather for Nagar Kirtan on Saturday
02:01 | May 9, 2026
-
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on dealing with Trump
03:40 | May 8, 2026
-
‘I hope we can get to the finish line’: Smith nudges Carney for progress on Canada-Alberta MOU
01:39 | May 8, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 7
14:31 | May 7, 2026
-
Football fundraiser supporting Calgary teen tackling cancer
01:55 | May 7, 2026
-
City committee endorses ending Calgary Transit’s downtown free fare zone
02:07 | May 7, 2026
-
While condo prices continue to plunge, increasing fees should be considered
01:51 | May 7, 2026
-
‘There’s no action’: Alberta-Ottawa MOU delays spark concern from energy industry
01:51 | May 7, 2026
-
CRA ordered to pay $8.7M after security gaps on website cost Canadians
01:54 | May 7, 2026
-
Bike Swap back for another year
04:09 | May 7, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 6
13:52 | May 6, 2026
-
Progress slowing on Calgary’s housing strategy due to rezoning repeal, resource constraints
02:05 | May 6, 2026
-
Homicide unit investigating assault-related death in SW Calgary
01:26 | May 6, 2026
-
Calgary lawyer accused of sexting with teens on Snapchat is charged with child luring
01:31 | May 6, 2026
-
Boy who drowned in Calgary’s Lake Mahogany laid to rest
01:44 | May 6, 2026
-
GlobalFest moving to Spruce Meadows for 2026 event
01:54 | May 6, 2026
-
Political accusations fly over Alberta voter list leak
02:01 | May 6, 2026
-
Ex-Alberta premier Jason Kenney threatens legal action over data leak
03:15 | May 6, 2026
-
Foreign actors creating false content about Alberta separatism, study finds
01:39 | May 6, 2026
-
Canadians can trust ChatGPT to handle personal data, federal privacy watchdog says after review
00:47 | May 6, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 5
15:02 | May 5, 2026
-
As Mahogany community mourns latest drowning death, parents call for change
01:56 | May 5, 2026
-
Carney responds to potential Alberta separation referendum, stresses ‘rule of law’
01:17 | May 5, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 4
10:50 | May 4, 2026
-
Child in life-threatening condition after reported drowning at Mahogany Beach
01:57 | May 4, 2026
-
Harmful pollutants in wildfire smoke pose severe health risks
01:37 | July 23, 2021
-
Pro-Palestinian activists launch lawsuit over ‘violent’ arrests at Calgary protest
02:00 | 10 hours ago
-
Phase 2 of Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main construction underway
01:57 | 10 hours ago
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 11
13:17 | 11 hours ago
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 10, 2026
09:47 | May 10, 2026
-
‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU
12:46 | May 10, 2026
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 9, 2026
10:32 | May 9, 2026
-
Thousands of Calgarians gather for Nagar Kirtan on Saturday
02:01 | May 9, 2026
-
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on dealing with Trump
03:40 | May 8, 2026
-
‘I hope we can get to the finish line’: Smith nudges Carney for progress on Canada-Alberta MOU
01:39 | May 8, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 7
14:31 | May 7, 2026
-
Football fundraiser supporting Calgary teen tackling cancer
01:55 | May 7, 2026
-
City committee endorses ending Calgary Transit’s downtown free fare zone
02:07 | May 7, 2026
-
While condo prices continue to plunge, increasing fees should be considered
01:51 | May 7, 2026
-
‘There’s no action’: Alberta-Ottawa MOU delays spark concern from energy industry
01:51 | May 7, 2026
-
CRA ordered to pay $8.7M after security gaps on website cost Canadians
01:54 | May 7, 2026
-
Bike Swap back for another year
04:09 | May 7, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 6
13:52 | May 6, 2026
-
Progress slowing on Calgary’s housing strategy due to rezoning repeal, resource constraints
02:05 | May 6, 2026
-
Homicide unit investigating assault-related death in SW Calgary
01:26 | May 6, 2026
-
Calgary lawyer accused of sexting with teens on Snapchat is charged with child luring
01:31 | May 6, 2026
-
Boy who drowned in Calgary’s Lake Mahogany laid to rest
01:44 | May 6, 2026
-
GlobalFest moving to Spruce Meadows for 2026 event
01:54 | May 6, 2026
-
Political accusations fly over Alberta voter list leak
02:01 | May 6, 2026
-
Ex-Alberta premier Jason Kenney threatens legal action over data leak
03:15 | May 6, 2026
-
Foreign actors creating false content about Alberta separatism, study finds
01:39 | May 6, 2026
-
Canadians can trust ChatGPT to handle personal data, federal privacy watchdog says after review
00:47 | May 6, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 5
15:02 | May 5, 2026
-
As Mahogany community mourns latest drowning death, parents call for change
01:56 | May 5, 2026
-
Carney responds to potential Alberta separation referendum, stresses ‘rule of law’
01:17 | May 5, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 4
10:50 | May 4, 2026
-
Child in life-threatening condition after reported drowning at Mahogany Beach
01:57 | May 4, 2026
Harmful pollutants in wildfire smoke pose severe health risks
Description
July 23, 2021
Wildfire smoke is made up of harmful gases, soot and pollutants. While it mildly irritates many, some people can experience severe health reactions. Jackie Wilson reports.
-
Harmful pollutants in wildfire smoke pose severe health risks01:37 | July 23, 2021 -
Pro-Palestinian activists launch lawsuit over ‘violent’ arrests at Calgary protest02:00 | 10 hours ago -
Phase 2 of Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main construction underway01:57 | 10 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 1113:17 | 11 hours ago -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 10, 202609:47 | May 10, 2026 -
‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU12:46 | May 10, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 9, 202610:32 | May 9, 2026 -
Thousands of Calgarians gather for Nagar Kirtan on Saturday02:01 | May 9, 2026 -
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on dealing with Trump03:40 | May 8, 2026 -
‘I hope we can get to the finish line’: Smith nudges Carney for progress on Canada-Alberta MOU01:39 | May 8, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 714:31 | May 7, 2026 -
Football fundraiser supporting Calgary teen tackling cancer01:55 | May 7, 2026 -
City committee endorses ending Calgary Transit’s downtown free fare zone02:07 | May 7, 2026 -
While condo prices continue to plunge, increasing fees should be considered01:51 | May 7, 2026 -
‘There’s no action’: Alberta-Ottawa MOU delays spark concern from energy industry01:51 | May 7, 2026 -
CRA ordered to pay $8.7M after security gaps on website cost Canadians01:54 | May 7, 2026 -
Bike Swap back for another year04:09 | May 7, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 613:52 | May 6, 2026 -
Progress slowing on Calgary’s housing strategy due to rezoning repeal, resource constraints02:05 | May 6, 2026 -
Homicide unit investigating assault-related death in SW Calgary01:26 | May 6, 2026 -
Calgary lawyer accused of sexting with teens on Snapchat is charged with child luring01:31 | May 6, 2026 -
Boy who drowned in Calgary’s Lake Mahogany laid to rest01:44 | May 6, 2026 -
GlobalFest moving to Spruce Meadows for 2026 event01:54 | May 6, 2026 -
Political accusations fly over Alberta voter list leak02:01 | May 6, 2026 -
Ex-Alberta premier Jason Kenney threatens legal action over data leak03:15 | May 6, 2026 -
Foreign actors creating false content about Alberta separatism, study finds01:39 | May 6, 2026 -
Canadians can trust ChatGPT to handle personal data, federal privacy watchdog says after review00:47 | May 6, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 515:02 | May 5, 2026 -
As Mahogany community mourns latest drowning death, parents call for change01:56 | May 5, 2026 -
Carney responds to potential Alberta separation referendum, stresses ‘rule of law’01:17 | May 5, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 410:50 | May 4, 2026 -
Child in life-threatening condition after reported drowning at Mahogany Beach01:57 | May 4, 2026
-
Harmful pollutants in wildfire smoke pose severe health risks01:37 | July 23, 2021
-
Pro-Palestinian activists launch lawsuit over ‘violent’ arrests at Calgary protest02:00 | 10 hours ago
-
Phase 2 of Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main construction underway01:57 | 10 hours ago
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 1113:17 | 11 hours ago
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 10, 202609:47 | May 10, 2026
-
‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU12:46 | May 10, 2026
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 9, 202610:32 | May 9, 2026
-
Thousands of Calgarians gather for Nagar Kirtan on Saturday02:01 | May 9, 2026
-
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on dealing with Trump03:40 | May 8, 2026
-
‘I hope we can get to the finish line’: Smith nudges Carney for progress on Canada-Alberta MOU01:39 | May 8, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 714:31 | May 7, 2026
-
Football fundraiser supporting Calgary teen tackling cancer01:55 | May 7, 2026
-
City committee endorses ending Calgary Transit’s downtown free fare zone02:07 | May 7, 2026
-
While condo prices continue to plunge, increasing fees should be considered01:51 | May 7, 2026
-
‘There’s no action’: Alberta-Ottawa MOU delays spark concern from energy industry01:51 | May 7, 2026
-
CRA ordered to pay $8.7M after security gaps on website cost Canadians01:54 | May 7, 2026
-
Bike Swap back for another year04:09 | May 7, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 613:52 | May 6, 2026
-
Progress slowing on Calgary’s housing strategy due to rezoning repeal, resource constraints02:05 | May 6, 2026
-
Homicide unit investigating assault-related death in SW Calgary01:26 | May 6, 2026
-
Calgary lawyer accused of sexting with teens on Snapchat is charged with child luring01:31 | May 6, 2026
-
Boy who drowned in Calgary’s Lake Mahogany laid to rest01:44 | May 6, 2026
-
GlobalFest moving to Spruce Meadows for 2026 event01:54 | May 6, 2026
-
Political accusations fly over Alberta voter list leak02:01 | May 6, 2026
-
Ex-Alberta premier Jason Kenney threatens legal action over data leak03:15 | May 6, 2026
-
Foreign actors creating false content about Alberta separatism, study finds01:39 | May 6, 2026
-
Canadians can trust ChatGPT to handle personal data, federal privacy watchdog says after review00:47 | May 6, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 515:02 | May 5, 2026
-
As Mahogany community mourns latest drowning death, parents call for change01:56 | May 5, 2026
-
Carney responds to potential Alberta separation referendum, stresses ‘rule of law’01:17 | May 5, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: May 410:50 | May 4, 2026
-
Child in life-threatening condition after reported drowning at Mahogany Beach01:57 | May 4, 2026
Harmful pollutants in wildfire smoke pose severe health risks
Description
July 23, 2021
Wildfire smoke is made up of harmful gases, soot and pollutants. While it mildly irritates many, some people can experience severe health reactions. Jackie Wilson reports.
National News
-
Dutch painting recovered after it was stolen from Jewish art collector in WWII0:2515 hours ago -
5 countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel’s participation2:0516 hours ago -
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:2314 hours ago -
Canadian travel to U.S. up slightly, ending 15 month slide: StatCan1:5314 hours ago -
How expensive gas is affecting Canadians’ summer travel plans1:4714 hours ago -
World braces for energy shortages as Trump blasts Iran’s proposal to end war1:3814 hours ago -
Doctors reiterate hantavirus ‘very different disease’ from COVID-191:5814 hours ago -
4 Canadians isolating in B.C. after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship1:5814 hours ago -
Global National: May 1122:0016 hours ago -
Eurovision — already facing financial pressures — draws boycotts over Israeli involvement2:0316 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Doctors reiterate hantavirus ‘very different disease’ from COVID-191:5814 hours ago -
Martin Short opens up about the loss of his daughter4:5822 hours ago -
Hantavirus outbreak: 4 Canadians isolating have ‘no symptoms’ after leaving cruise ship, doctor says9:4221 hours ago -
Iran warns of “surprising” new methods of warfare if attacked again as Trump rejects peace proposal2:0222 hours ago -
Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupts, killing 3 hikers and injuring 51:374 days ago -
Hostages freed, suspect at large after bank holdup in Germany: police2:004 days ago -
Business Matters: Canada’s economy dropped 18K jobs in April2:154 days ago -
Palestinian photographer wins Pulitzer Prize for Gaza war images1:594 days ago -
Canadians among passengers being monitored for deadly hantavirus1:514 days ago -
‘This is not coronavirus’: WHO diffuses concerns of future pandemic amid hantavirus outbreak2:045 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: May 1122:0016 hours ago -
Global National: May 1021:352 days ago -
Global National: May 921:473 days ago -
Global National: May 722:085 days ago -
Global National: May 621:376 days ago -
Global National: May 522:017 days ago -
Global National: May 422:031 week ago -
Global National: May 321:201 week ago -
Global National: May 221:161 week ago -
Global National: May 121:441 week ago
Trending
-
Edmonton police pledges social disorder crackdown amid continuing targeted efforts1:484 days ago -
Health Matters: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s4:594 days ago -
Embracing the use of AI in health care5:354 days ago -
Edmonton Repertory Theatre’s latest production a modern take on a fairy tale4:264 days ago -
Exploring with Princess Cruises: AMA5:444 days ago
Canada
-
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:2314 hours ago -
Canadian travel to U.S. up slightly, ending 15 month slide: StatCan1:5314 hours ago -
How expensive gas is affecting Canadians’ summer travel plans1:4714 hours ago -
4 Canadians isolating in B.C. after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship1:5814 hours ago -
Feds announce Telus AI data centre expansion in BC for ‘sovereign’ computing2:0223 hours ago -
2 Ottawa murder suspects may be hiding in B.C., RCMP say0:4122 hours ago -
Canadians stranded on hantavirus cruise ship return home to isolate2:2122 hours ago -
23-year-old man killed outside North Oshawa Tim Hortons, police searching for suspects2:1422 hours ago -
Canada loses 18k jobs as manufacturing sector takes major hit1:504 days ago -
Canada prepares to receive 4 nationals on hantavirus-hit cruise ship2:084 days ago
U.S. News
-
Video shows moment person sucked into engine of plane taking off from Denver International Airport2:2019 hours ago -
6 people found dead in a cargo train boxcar in Texas0:2923 hours ago -
Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty0:4723 hours ago -
U.S. releases files on UFOs, decades of sightings revealed1:504 days ago -
U.S. awaits Iran response on peace talks; tensions simmer over Strait of Hormuz1:314 days ago -
‘Viruses don’t care about our politics’: WHO gives update on U.S. relationship amid hantavirus spread4:185 days ago -
Media visionary, CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 872:036 days ago -
Trump critic outed by Google after US Homeland Security demands identity, “vast swaths” of info1:436 days ago -
United Airlines plane hits truck while coming in for landing at Newark airport1:177 days ago -
Trump asked what Iran could do to violate cease-fire: ‘You’ll find out’2:207 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Dutch painting recovered after it was stolen from Jewish art collector in WWII0:2515 hours ago -
5 countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel’s participation2:0516 hours ago -
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:2314 hours ago -
World braces for energy shortages as Trump blasts Iran’s proposal to end war1:3814 hours ago -
New poll shows growing support for pipelines1:5314 hours ago -
BC health officials treating Hantavirus seriously but say doesn’t have potential for a pandemic2:1314 hours ago -
Eurovision — already facing financial pressures — draws boycotts over Israeli involvement2:0316 hours ago -
Canadians isolating after hantavirus exposure on board cruise ship2:0121 hours ago -
U.S.-Iran ceasefire ‘on life support’ after ‘piece of garbage’ response from Tehran: Trump2:4123 hours ago -
Iran warns of “surprising” new methods of warfare if attacked again as Trump rejects peace proposal2:0222 hours ago
Politics
-
Peterborough organizations make transition plans for closure of consumption treatment site2:195 hours ago -
5 countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel’s participation2:0516 hours ago -
Canadian travel to U.S. up slightly, ending 15 month slide: StatCan1:5314 hours ago -
World braces for energy shortages as Trump blasts Iran’s proposal to end war1:3814 hours ago -
New poll shows growing support for pipelines1:5314 hours ago -
Metro Vancouver stipend concern2:1517 hours ago -
Two teens killed in Surrey shooting2:4317 hours ago -
BC police women push for lawsuit1:3717 hours ago -
Time running out for Forever Canadian petition, organizers say1:5617 hours ago -
Global News at 6 New Brunswick: May 119:5519 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Doctors reiterate hantavirus ‘very different disease’ from COVID-191:5814 hours ago -
4 Canadians isolating in B.C. after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship1:5814 hours ago -
Health Matters: Pregnant people with endometriosis face slightly higher risk of having a child with birth defects, study says2:3322 hours ago -
Edmonton farmers concerned over colostrum shortage in supply stores2:0122 hours ago -
BC Nurses’ Union holding strike vote4:494 days ago -
Health Matters: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s4:594 days ago -
Embracing the use of AI in health care5:354 days ago -
Hantavirus: What to know about the Andes strain1:564 days ago -
Canadians among passengers being monitored for deadly hantavirus1:514 days ago -
Manitoba declares HIV public health emergency over sharp rise in cases2:155 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Justice dismisses attempts to block disposal of Robert Pictkon evidence2:042 weeks ago -
Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected, scientists warn1:533 weeks ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:583 weeks ago -
Report: Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked framework2:152 months ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:382 months ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:453 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:133 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:025 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:515 months ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:305 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:595 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3713 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4920 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0524 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2531 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0042 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5745 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1545 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1249 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3843 months ago