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Air quality alerts issued in Canada and US as wildfires continue to burn
Wildfire smoke degrades air quality in swaths of Ontario, with Toronto ranking among the worst in the world on Monday.
Canada’s air quality among the most ‘unhealthy’ in North America today. Here’s where it’s the worst in Ontario and Canada
Canada had some of the worst air quality in North America on Tuesday morning according to waqi.info, the website for the ...
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' – but can he convince indigenous First Nations?
Indigenous communities have launched a legal challenge against a federal law that would fast-track resource development ...
Canada News Live: Pressure grows on Ford government for amendments to councillor removal plan
Welcome to our live blog tracking the latest news and developments from Canada. Stay updated with real-time insights into the ...
Power outages persist in 6 First Nations in northwestern Ontario, as supplies run low
Half a dozen First Nations in northwestern Ontario remain without reliable power, after wildfires damaged several utility ...
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'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire heat and smoke force camps, daycares to adjust
Summer camps and daycares are being forced to shift their plans amid stifling heat and poor air quality caused by wildfire ...
Heat wave expected to end Thursday night, air quality concerns remain
The heat warning issued last Friday for the Ottawa-Gatineau region should last until Thursday night, according to Environment ...
What you need to know to understand air quality warnings in Canada
In Canada, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is a scale developed to help people understand what the current air quality means for your health. It is an initiative among Environment Canada, Health ...
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'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire smoke and heat force camps, daycares to adjust
Summer camps and daycares are being forced to shift their plans amid stifling heat and poor air quality caused by wildfire ...
Chris Selley: Let your kids outside, for God's sake, even if it's a bit smoky
Environment Canada identifies the people at particular risk as seniors, infants, folks who work up a sweat outdoors, and ...
First Nations groups file legal challenge to Ontario’s Bill 5, feds’ Bill C-5
The First Nation groups announced they are bringing urgent litigation to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to try to kill Ontario's Bill 5 and Ottawa's Bill C-5.
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More legal battles likely as First Nations launch first lawsuit against new federal, provincial laws
Legal experts say the federal and Ontario governments’ refusal to consult on new legislation to fast-track mines and major infrastructure has left Indigenous communities with no other option and more ...