Wildfires in the Prairies having air quality impact on several provinces / The Toronto Star
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 11:20 am
Wildfires raging in Canada’s Prairies have produced a hazardous haze that has diminished air quality from Montreal to surrounding provinces. Residents witnessed a thick, dangerous smog as officials issued health warnings, though a cold front now promises a gradual clearing of the polluted skies.
Bluesky: @lapresse.ca
Bryan Chartrand with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency told a news conference on Saturday that it's been mostly "status quo" with the large fires in the past 24 hours.
There are 24 active wildfires in Saskatchewan, and 33 communities have evacuated, province says
PRINCE ALBERT - The Saskatchewan government is boosting support it's giving to wildfire evacuees, while officials say light rain and cooler temperatures this weekend could help keep some of the province's larger fires in check.
An evacuation order was issued on Saturday for Sandy Lake First Nation as a wildfire moved toward the northwestern Ontario community.
Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in northeastern British Columbia.
Environnement Canada recommande aux personnes les plus à risque de limiter leurs activité à l’extérieur.
People should keep the windows of their homes and vehicles closed, a city news release said
Much of southern Ontario was under an air quality statement on Thursday and Friday that lifted early Saturday morning.
Parts of Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador experiencing poor air quality
MONTREAL - Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze for another day.
Montréal continue de goûter à la fumée des incendies de forêt qui font rage dans l’ouest du pays, samedi. Mais il y a de l’espoir : un front froid venu de l’est améliorera progressivement la qualité de l’air dès dimanche dans le sud du Québec.
permalink / 12 stories from sources in 22 hours ago #environment #canada
More Top Stories...
Canada sets ambitious strategic goals during critical G7 summit discussions
At the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canadian leaders are determined to secure breakthrough agreements in global peace, energy security, and international partnerships. Officials outlined their strategy, mixing progressive diplomacy with pragmatic negotiating tactics, even as critics question whether Canada’s broader economic issues can be addressed in isolation. More...
Legault leverages Carney in a political power play in Quebec
At a recent political gathering, Quebec Premier Legault maneuvered with notable panache by aligning with the new government led by Carney, seizing the moment to take jabs at his political adversaries, notably the PQ and PSPP. The calculated remarks hint at shifts ahead of upcoming elections, all delivered with unmistakable bravado. More...
Young CAQ members propose tighter controls on union fees
In a recent political gathering, young CAQ members advanced proposals aimed at restricting union and student fee structures. The heated debate at the National Assembly saw these proposals framed as a measure to curtail union influence in political affairs, sparking a contentious discussion over regulatory oversight versus free association. More...
Alberta reverses policy to resume U.S. alcohol imports
Alberta has opted to resume purchasing U.S. alcohol after a months-long pause aimed at fighting tariffs. Officials indicate that the policy shift returns the province to its previous procurement practices, reinforcing cross-border trade and reflecting altered economic priorities in provincial procurement strategies. More...
Nova Scotia offshore wind plan wins conditional environmental support
Nova Scotia’s ambitious ‘Wind West’ offshore wind initiative has secured cautious backing from environmental groups, contingent on public consultation and stringent ecological safeguards. The project promises renewable energy progress while sparking debate over community benefits and regulatory oversight. More...
Related Tags
Environment
Nova Scotia offshore wind plan wins conditional environmental support (1 hour ago)
Study Shows Alberta Coal Mines Contaminating Local Fish Populations (41 hours ago)
Nunavik village lifts emergency amid stabilizing water shortage (42 hours ago)
Canada
Verdun Beach Incident: Man Disappears Following Water Malaise (11 hours ago)
Vaughan Bus-Motorcycle Collision Severely Injures Rider in Serious Major Crash (17 hours ago)
Alberta reverses policy to resume U.S. alcohol imports (18 hours ago)