Ontario Wildfires

• Canadian wildfire smoke crossing ocean, expected to reach Norway

  The smoke has moved over Greenland and Iceland since June 1, and observations in southern Norway have recorded increasing concentrations of aerosolized particles.

  World

  Jun 8
  
• Wildfires pose health risk to pregnancy, experts warn. Here’s what to know

  Experts are warning pregnant people about the health impacts of breathing smoke and the potential risks it poses to both maternal and fetal well-being.

  Health

  Jun 7
  
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• Canada is burning. A look at the wildfires blazing across the nation

  Since early May, more than 100,000 Canadians have been forced to flee their homes in nine provinces and territories due to forest fires, federal officials said Monday.

  Canada

  Jun 7
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• Hamilton’s public school board to keep students indoors amid wildfire smoke

  In a note to parents and guardians, the HWDSB said it will limit outdoor activities Wednesday to shield students from poor air quality resulting from Quebec and Ontario wildfires.

  Education

  Jun 6
• As Canada’s wildfires rage, U.S. sees air-quality alerts in some states

  Air quality alerts are triggered by a number of factors, including the detection of fine-particle pollution — known as “PM 2.5” — which can irritate the lungs.

  U.S. News

  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.

  Environment

  Jun 6
• Ontario details resources for wildfire season beginning April 1

  Ontario says it has 800 fire rangers and dozens of aircraft prepared to respond to this year's wildfire season.

  Environment

  Apr 1, 2022
• More new wildfires expected in northwestern Ontario, total of 109 active

  Four new wildfires have been reported in the region, bringing the area's total active fires to 109.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2021
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• Doug Ford ‘won’t spare a penny’ to fight Ontario wildfires but won’t declare state of emergency

  Ford visited the wildfire command centre in Thunder Bay and met with evacuees and community leaders.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2021
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• Faced with wildfires 49% Canadians say urgent need to tackle climate change: poll  

  Despite a record-breaking heat wave this summer, majority of people in Canada are not keen on spending more to help fight climate change, new Ipsos poll shows.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2021