Bodies of 2 Crew Members Recovered after Chinook Helicopter Crash in Petawawa, Ont. Smoke-summer, Ottawa‘s Hazy Glow, and Smoky Skies: A Reflection on Environmental Challenges Introduction In a tragic incident, the bodies of two crew members have been recovered following a Chinook helicopter crash in Petawawa, Ontario. The crash has sent shockwaves through the community, […]
Air Quality Advisory Issued in the Metro Vancouver Region Due to Wildfire Smoke Introduction On June 7th, 2023, the Metro Vancouver Regional District released an official Air Quality Advisory due to increased concentrations of fine particulate matter and ground-level ozone in the area. The degraded air quality is causing hazy conditions in the Metro Vancouver […]
Special Air Quality Statement in Effect for Ontario and Quebec Forest Fires Causing Poor Air Quality and Reduced Visibility Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for areas including Orillia, Barrie, and Midland due to poor air quality and reduced visibility caused by smoke from forest fires. The smoke plumes from local forest […]
