Wildfire smoke returns to WC this afternoon
WEST CARLETON – As one of the worst wildfire seasons in northeastern Ontario and Quebec continues to rage, the wind will bring back the smoke starting this afternoon (June 28).
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Environment Canada updates air quality index system in light of wildfire season
WEST CARLETON – Last year’s record-breaking wildfire season forced Canadians to become familiar with the scale of air pollution as hazardous smoke drifted across the country, occasionally blocking out the sun for days in West Carleton.
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Smoke makes unwelcome return to WC Friday
WEST CARLETON – Like a nosy neighbour, wildfire smoke made an unwelcome return to West Carleton Friday (June 16), but you can open the blinds, the smoke is gone for now.
Read moreSmoke returns to West Carleton
WEST CARLETON – Environment Canada issued a Special Air Quality Statement this morning (June 16) as forest fire smoke makes its unwelcome return to West Carleton.
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Smart: What’s in your air?
Last summer (2023), West Carleton along with many other regions experienced the worst air quality in Canadian history.
Read moreNFU: Farmers on frontline of climate change
OPINION – Farm workers and farmers are on the frontlines of Canada’s climate crisis.
Read moreCanadians fear extreme weather effect on property survey says
MISSISSAUGA – First Onsite Property Restoration, Canada’s leading property restoration company, marks the end of winter and the official first day of spring (March 19) with the release of the first leg of its annual survey – examining Canadians’ concerns, perceptions, and property readiness amid ever-changing weather patterns.
Read moreLetter: NFU vice president calls for end to fossil fuels
Twenty-five years ago, when I started writing for the National Farmers Union about the harmful effects of putting more CO2 into the air, I didn’t think global warming would actually affect me personally.
Read moreEnvironment Canada issues WC air quality warning
WEST CARLETON – Environment Canada says West Carleton’s air quality is very poor due to smoke from forest fires in Ontario and Quebec filling the local atmosphere.
Read moreWC facing poor air quality Wednesday
WEST CARLETON – Environment Canada says intense fires from as far away as eastern Manitoba are affecting air quality in the Ottawa area.
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