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Municipalities around Peterborough implement burn bans amid forest fire smoke
Description
June 6, 2023
The smell was inescapable across the region on Tuesday, as smoke from wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario continues to filter south. Officials have already warned about the health risks. And now, a number of townships are implementing burn bans as the smoky haze continues to fill the air in Peterborough and neighbouring communities. Germain Ma has more.
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Municipalities around Peterborough implement burn bans amid forest fire smoke02:34 | June 6, 2023
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INEOS Styrolution to close Sarnia site02:41 | June 11, 2024
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Petition against Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in Peterborough garners over 2,000 signatures02:18 | May 7, 2024
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Environmental sample testing underway around BWXT Nuclear facility in Peterborough00:48 | May 7, 2024
-
‘Historic’ $15B plan announced for Honda EV plants in Ontario02:57 | April 25, 2024
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Peterborough marks Earth Day02:19 | April 23, 2024
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Ont. chemical plant temporarily shuts down after residents get sick02:27 | April 22, 2024
-
‘Butt Blitz:’ Volunteers clean up Cobourg’s waterfront01:54 | April 21, 2024
-
Peterborough groups organize community cleanups ahead of Earth Day01:56 | April 20, 2024
-
Residents of Ontario First Nation sickened after high benzene levels detected02:48 | April 18, 2024
-
Pests make earlier than expected return in spring02:18 | April 15, 2024
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Municipalities around Peterborough implement burn bans amid forest fire smoke02:34 | June 6, 2023
-
Ball python still on the loose in Peterborough days after reported missing02:03 | June 25, 2024
-
Summer 2024 weather forecast: What to expect for Ontario02:42 | June 20, 2024
-
Making Peterborough facilities more energy efficient to cost millions: study01:51 | June 18, 2024
-
Millions of Canadians in path of ‘incredibly serious’ heat dome02:07 | June 17, 2024
-
Heat wave arrives in Peterborough region02:13 | June 17, 2024
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Ontario drivers urged to slow down during turtle nesting season02:42 | June 17, 2024
-
‘Dangerously hot and humid’ weather to hit southern Ontario, Quebec00:42 | June 17, 2024
-
Eco-friendly, plant-based, edible gel could help Canada fight wildfires02:38 | June 12, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Highest-risk areas have moved from B.C. to Prairies, Northwest Territories04:51 | June 12, 2024
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INEOS Styrolution to close Sarnia site02:41 | June 11, 2024
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Chemical exposure reported at trucking company in Peterborough00:36 | June 6, 2024
-
Hydro One transmission line upgrades run from Clarington to Peterborough02:11 | June 5, 2024
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Conservatives slam Trudeau, Liberals for PBO ‘gag order’ on carbon pricing analysis02:52 | June 4, 2024
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Grassy Narrows First Nation sues Ontario, Canada over alleged mercury poisoning02:06 | June 4, 2024
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-
Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
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Permanent site for Canada’s nuclear waste disposal in talks as deadline looms02:40 | May 31, 2024
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West Nile virus detected in Peterborough as mosquito season begins02:00 | May 30, 2024
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Peterborough Children’s Water Festival makes a big splash for water conservation, protection01:58 | May 30, 2024
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Peterborough residents rally against Bonnerworth Park redevelopment project02:22 | May 18, 2024
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Indigenous community members walk around Pigeon Lake to raise awareness for water issues02:18 | May 12, 2024
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Prescription for plastic medical waste: How hospitals, medical suppliers are aiming to be greener02:35 | May 9, 2024
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Petition against Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in Peterborough garners over 2,000 signatures02:18 | May 7, 2024
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Environmental sample testing underway around BWXT Nuclear facility in Peterborough00:48 | May 7, 2024
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‘Historic’ $15B plan announced for Honda EV plants in Ontario02:57 | April 25, 2024
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Peterborough marks Earth Day02:19 | April 23, 2024
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Ont. chemical plant temporarily shuts down after residents get sick02:27 | April 22, 2024
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‘Butt Blitz:’ Volunteers clean up Cobourg’s waterfront01:54 | April 21, 2024
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Peterborough groups organize community cleanups ahead of Earth Day01:56 | April 20, 2024
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Residents of Ontario First Nation sickened after high benzene levels detected02:48 | April 18, 2024
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Municipalities around Peterborough implement burn bans amid forest fire smoke
Description
June 6, 2023
The smell was inescapable across the region on Tuesday, as smoke from wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario continues to filter south. Officials have already warned about the health risks. And now, a number of townships are implementing burn bans as the smoky haze continues to fill the air in Peterborough and neighbouring communities. Germain Ma has more.
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