Northern Ontario, like much of Canada, has been under high to extreme fire risk for most of the wildfire season — and that’s not likely to change anytime soon. But what does that mean for you and keeping yourself safe? Current weather, past conditions and human activity all contribute to …

The city of Sept-Îles has lifted its evacuation order, and provincial police officers will be present in the area to assist the thousands of people returning to their homes. 'The fight is far from over,' says Sept-Îles mayor, who warns that evacuations could be needed in near future With the …

From do-it-yourself air cleaning devices to moving your workout indoors, experts say more Canadians will see smoky summer days and need to plan ahead to avoid potentially dangerous exposures. Experts suggest planning, even after the air clears As climate change intensifies and prolongs the hot, dry conditions for wildfires to …

The nation’s capital was shrouded in smoke from wildfires Tuesday. Some residents wore masks outside. Schoolchildren were kept indoors during recess. But the attention of the House of Commons was directed at other matters. While smoke filled the air outside, the debate in the House was focused on metaphorical fires …

Quebec Premier François Legault, Public Safety Minister François Bonnardel and Forestry Minister Maïté Blanchette Vézina will hold a news conference to update the public on the forest fires raging across the province this morning. Fires, evacuations and smog warnings continue across the province Quebec premier gives update on forest fires …

Environment Canada has increased the air quality risk level for Toronto on Wednesday, up from Tuesday, as smoky conditions continue to swirl around the city and the smell of burning fills the air. Special weather statement for Toronto continues Wednesday Environment Canada has increased the air quality risk level for …

Wildfire smoke has led many to start poring over charts and numbers to get a sense of the air quality in their area. But what exactly do these indexes measure, and how should they be interpreted? Here's a quick primer. From AQHI to PM2.5, here's a primer on the charts …

Apocalyptic skies stirred everything from U.S. debates about climate change to gallows humour. Apocalyptic skies stir U.S. debates about climate change. And gallows humour Being a Canadian anywhere on the eastern seaboard of the United States this week runs a risk of being inundated with smoke jokes. A doctor quipped …

China Defense Minister Li Shangfu Chinese Defense minister Li Shangfu on Sunday warned against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific, saying they would plunge the region into a “whirlpool” of conflict. He issued the statement during a security dialogue in Singapore where the Pentagon also voiced concern over the …

1ST BATCH. Close to 400,000 doses of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines donated by Lithuania arrive in the country Saturday evening. DOH photo The country received its first batch of more than 390,000 doses of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines donated by Lithuania, Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said. “It is with great pleasure …