Air Quality Index
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What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot moreThough 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.Canada7 hours
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Fire bans, cancelled recreation across Hamilton and Niagara due to air qualityAs air quality alerts popped up across Ontario Wednesday forcing some municipalities, including Hamilton and Niagara, to implement open-fire bans and cancel outdoor recreation.HealthJun 7
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Wildfires pose health risk to pregnancy, experts warn. Here’s what to knowExperts are warning pregnant people about the health impacts of breathing smoke and the potential risks it poses to both maternal and fetal well-being.HealthJun 7
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Premier Ford blames campers and lightning for Ontario wildfires, pledges fundingAt Queen's Park, Premier Doug Ford said the province is 'responding in full force' with 142 fire rangers, 28 aircraft and nine heavy water bombers.EnvironmentJun 7
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Kingston atop scale for poor air quality due to Quebec wildfiresSmoke from the Quebec wildfires has descended on the Kingston region, topping the chart on the air quality index. It is expected to stick around for at least the next couple days.CanadaJun 6
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Edmonton air quality stalls May long weekend plans for businesses, familiesEdmonton's air quality was over 10 Saturday, meaning very high risk.EnvironmentMay 20
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Air quality in B.C.’s Fraser Valley off the charts due to thick wildfire smoke'In Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley we're experiencing widespread smoke,' Geoff Doerksen, air quality planner with Metro Vancouver, told Global News.EnvironmentOct 18, 2022
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Okanagan air ranks among the worst in the world with wildfire smokeThe current air quality index for the Okanagan city is 160, which means Kelowna air is '14.5 times the WHO annual air quality guidance value' and, notably, unhealthy.FireSep 12, 2022
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Okanagan residents breathing worst air in Canada, may not see relief until mid-weekThe Okanagan remains under a special air quality statement as the region’s air quality health index rating (AQHI) was at the province’s maximum, or worst, level — 10-plus.EnvironmentAug 1, 2021
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Southern Manitoba air quality in ‘very high’ risk category due to smokeThose at highest risk are young children, the elderly and people with chronic conditions. People in those categories should take extra caution.WeatherJul 20, 2021
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