Fast-moving snow storm expected to create ‘hazardous’ conditions in parts of Ontario

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A fast-moving low-pressure system moving into parts of southern Ontario is expected to create “hazardous” conditions Saturday, Environment Canada says. The federal weather agency said in a weather advisory the system is expected to bring 10-to-15 centimetres of snow by Sunday morning in some areas. The weather…

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Los Angeles wildfires: The unique dangers of urban wildfire smoke – National

As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, the smoke billowing into the air carries more than the expected risks of particulate matter and carbon emissions. Urban wildfires, unlike those in remote forests, burn through large areas of neighbourhoods filled with synthetic materials like plastics, rubber, fiberglass and treated asphalt, releasing a cocktail of hazardous chemicals into…

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Los Angeles wildfires: Alberta plans to send water bombers, other resources to California

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As a catastrophic wildfire situation continued to unfold in Los Angeles on Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced her province is preparing to help with the natural disaster. “We are preparing to deploy incident command team support to California, as well as additional wildfire-fighting resources, including water…

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