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Health Expert Offers Tips for Coping with Poor Air Quality
With large swaths of the East Coast blanketed with smog, many are worried about their health. Mangala Narasimhan, director of critical care services at Northwell Health, offers some peace of mind with a handful of expert tips for coping...
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Smoky skies in Toronto with Ottawa, Kingston, Ont., getting a respite
Torontonians smelled smoke from wildfires today but it wasn't as bad as predicted, while people in Kingston, Ont., and Ottawa saw improvements over previous days.
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Smoky haze engulfs much of U.S. East Coast
Haze from Quebec wildfires stretches down much of the U.S. East Coast, with roughly 129 million people under some form of air quality advisory.
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Wildfires bring smoky skies, poor air quality to Toronto
Toronto moved students and sports fans indoors as drifting wildfire smoke pushed air quality to potentially dangerous levels.
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Wildfire smoke from Canada engulfs Washington as Biden sends help
U.S. president Joe Biden authorized additional resources to help fight the wildfires in Canada as smoke drifts down the U.S. East Coast, casting a haze over Washington.
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Air Quality Expected to Improve This Weekend
Air quality on the East Coast has improved to at least a moderate level and will continue getting better by the weekend.
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Smoke clears in southwestern Ontario but the fires continue to burn
Cooler temperatures and rain have helped clear the smoke out of the more populous parts of Canada but the relief could only be temporary as the fires continue to rage in northern Quebec.
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What's in the air and how to protect yourself from smoke
Air quality expert Linsey Marr and respirologist and lung transplant specialist Dr. Chung-Wai Chow explain what’s in the smoke floating over skies in Canada and the U.S. and share how best to protect our health.
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Wildfire smoke threatening Canadians’ health
Hundreds of wildfires have left much of the country blanketed in smoke and smog that brings real health risks — especially for vulnerable children and seniors, pregnant people, and those with asthma and heart or lung disease.
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Wildfire smoke blankets much of Canada, raising health risks
Hundreds of wildfires have left much of the country blanketed in smoke and smog that brings real health risks — especially for vulnerable children and seniors, pregnant people, and those with asthma and heart or lung disease.
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Millions threatened as wildfire smoke blankets parts of Quebec, Ontario
Air quality risks are ‘off the charts’ in Ottawa as smoke and haze cover large sections of central Canada. Toronto, Kingston, Ont., and Montreal are also feeling the effects as Environment Canada warns the air could be dangerous to human...
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Drifting wildfire smoke pushes air quality risk 'off the charts'
Air quality risks are ‘off the charts’ in Ottawa as smoke and haze cover large sections of central Canada. Toronto, Kingston, Ont., and Montreal are also feeling the effects as Environment Canada warns the air could be dangerous to human...
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Air Quality Dangerous From Canadian Wildfires
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has reached New York and New Jersey which prompted officials to declare the area as currently having some of the worst air quality in the world.
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Canadian wildfire smoke envelopes huge swaths of North America
Thick wildfire smoke is enveloping huge swaths of Ontario, Quebec and much of the eastern United States, driving air quality to dangerous levels and forcing many to adapt their plans to stay safe. Plus, a Q&A on the impact on how the...
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Smokey haze by Canadian wildfire covers New York City's skyline
Air quality alerts issued for parts of the US East Coast.
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Firefighters in N.W.T gain upper hand on Kátł'odeeche First Nation/Hay River fire
Officials in Northwest Territories say the wildfire burning near Hay River and Kátł'odeeche First Nation reserve is being held. Almost two weeks after being forced out, some Hay River residents are now returning home, while those living...
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Smoke From Canada Wildfires Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Colorado, Montana
Smoke from dozens of raging wildfires in western Canada has drifted south into the United States and prompted the states of Colorado and Montana to issue air quality alerts.
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Big parts of Alberta, including Edmonton, still under high-risk air quality advisories
Smoke from Alberta wildfires has triggered a special air quality statement for many areas, but the smoke's cooling effect is also helping firefighters control the fires.
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Wildfires rage as smoke blankets Alberta
Alberta continues to battle dozens of intense wildfires as thick smoke threatens human health and even crops. Exhausted firefighters are now hoping for more rain and cooler temperatures.
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Wildfire smoke impacting life across Western Canada
Air quality is deteriorating in parts of Canada as wildfires continue to rage. Western provinces are facing the worst health risks, but the smoke is travelling and now covers much of the country.
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Alberta closes 12 provincial parks to reduce human-caused fires
Alberta has closed 12 provincial parks and recreation areas ahead of the long weekend to keep people safe from fires, and to keep the land safe from people. The number of human-caused fires typically spikes on the May long weekend.
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Millions of Americans Exposed to Harmful Air Pollution
Roughly 25% of people in the U.S. live with air pollution that could shorten their lives, according to a report from the American Lung Association.
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New pollution plans must bring EU closer to WHO air quality rules by 2030, says Commissioner
The European Commission laid out proposals for stricter air quality rules
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Masks coming off but COVID-19 not done, doctor says
COVID-19 has not gone away, so planning for better air quality indoors is needed, says cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos. He also thinks many Canadians will choose to continue wearing masks.