La plupart des avertissements de mauvaise qualité de l’air sont levés au Québec / Le Devoir
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 11:20 am
Environmental officials in Quebec report that improved air conditions have led to the lifting of most poor air quality alerts. With only a few sectors remaining under restricted bulletins, the province is gradually emerging from the haze that affected residents following recent wildfire smoke events.
Bluesky: @lapresse.ca, @ledevoir.com
Air quality has improved in much of Quebec and Ontario, but wildfire smoke continues to affect parts of the Prairies, northern Ontario, and eastern Quebec.
GATINEAU — Environment Canada says air quality has improved across most of Quebec and Ontario as changes in wind and rain ease the situation east of the Prairies, where wildfires continue to rage. The federal department lifted alerts for most parts of both provinces Sunday after two days of poor…
GATINEAU - Environment Canada says air quality has improved across most of Quebec and Ontario as changes in wind and rain ease the situation east of the Prairies, where wildfires continue to rage.
La fumée persistera longtemps dans les régions près des foyers d’incendie, avertit Environnement Canada.
La qualité de l’air s’était améliorée dans la plupart des régions du Québec dimanche, seuls quelques secteurs demeurant sous un bulletin spécial d’Environnement Canada. La mauvaise qualité de l’air causée par la fumée provenant des incendies de forêt dans les Praires persiste toutefois dans…
permalink / 5 stories from sources in 5 hours ago #quebec #environment #canada #health
More Top Stories...
Military Aids Ontario Wildfire Evacuations Amid Blazing Crisis
Canadian authorities have mobilized the armed forces to assist with emergency evacuations in northern Ontario as wildfires aggressively spread. The deployment, which includes airlift operations for affected communities like Sandy Lake First Nation, underscores the federal government’s swift response to the escalating crisis. More...
DHL Express Workers Locked Out Amid Contract Dispute
Contract negotiations have stalled at DHL Express Canada resulting in a lockout affecting thousands of truck drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across several provinces. The work stoppage has intensified existing turmoil in the parcel delivery sector as both sides remain at odds over new terms. More...
Streamers Challenge CRTC Rule Over Canadian Content Funding
Major digital streaming giants, including Apple, Amazon, and Spotify, are fighting a CRTC mandate that forces them to contribute funds for Canadian content. The companies argue that the rule is excessive and oversteps regulatory boundaries, setting up a courtroom battle with potential ramifications for both traditional broadcasters and the digital streaming landscape. More...
Advocates Demand Clear Legal Definition for Femicide
In response to an increasing number of gender-based homicide investigations, advocates are urging Ottawa to incorporate a precise definition of femicide in the Criminal Code. They argue that accurate legal terminology will improve data collection, prevention efforts and ultimately address the alarming surge in such cases. More...
US Ambassador Weighs in on Canada’s Defence Spending Plans
An American diplomat stated that while the United States is carefully monitoring Canada’s defence budget, it pledges not to interfere. Emphasizing a commitment to mutually beneficial policies, the ambassador’s remarks arrive amid ongoing discussions on North American security and fiscal planning. More...
Related Tags
Quebec
Montréal STM strike prompts alternative transit solutions (1 hour ago)
Verdun Beach Incident: Man Disappears Following Water Malaise (18 hours ago)
Legault leverages Carney in a political power play in Quebec (23 hours ago)
Environment
Debate Sparks Over Use of ‘Decarbonized Petroleum’ Label (5 hours ago)
Nova Scotia offshore wind plan wins conditional environmental support (8 hours ago)
Wildfires cause toxic, widespread smog reducing air quality across Canada (29 hours ago)
Canada
Montréal STM strike prompts alternative transit solutions (1 hour ago)
US Ambassador Weighs in on Canada’s Defence Spending Plans (3 hours ago)
Toronto Shooting: Teenage Victim and Police Investigate Fatal Incident (3 hours ago)
Health
Experts Compare Compulsive Smartphone Use to Addiction (5 hours ago)
Sainte-Thérèse Pool Incident: Poisoning Causes Death and Hospitalization (28 hours ago)
Measles outbreak fuels child cases and infant fatality concerns in Canada (42 hours ago)