Local·2026-07-17T00:06:18+00:00
Ontario hardest hit as wildfires cost Canada billions - NOW Toronto
Ontario hardest hit as wildfires cost Canada billions - NOW Toronto.
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Republicans slam Canada as wildfire smoke fills American skies
They also say provincial leaders “have offered excuses instead of results, and in some cases have openly dismissed the health of American citizens as an inconvenience to their own summer.” Calling it “unacceptable from a neighbour and an ally,” they said if Canada could not manage its forests to prevent these fires,. “This is the third consecutive year we have had to write to Canadian officials about a crisis that Canada has the tools to prevent and has chosen not to.” The four lawmakers said they have repeatedly been told that their concerns would be addressed, only to be met with inaction.
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Local·2026-07-16T14:28:06+00:00
Outdoor pools in Toronto closed due to poor air quality
Wildfire smoke continues to blanket Toronto as an orange air quality warning remains in effect, forcing the city to shut down many outdoor amenities on Thursday. Citing the severity of the air quality event and the fact that Toronto is “among the cities experiencing the worst air quality in the world,” city officials decided to keep outdoor and wading pools closed. The city says CampTo programs will continue to operate, however, outdoor activities will be moved indoors on Thursday.
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Region·2026-07-16T14:53:32+00:00
Ontario asks federal government for potential wildfire evacuation help in the north
Winds out of the northwest could fan the flames of dozens of forest fires that have already devastated communities, including one fast-moving blaze that damaged and destroyed homes and buildings on Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First Nation, north of Thunder Bay. The fires have prompted evacuation orders for several communities, including Armstrong, Lac La Croix First Nation, Whitesand First Nation, Gull Bay First Nation and Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation.
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National·2026-07-16T17:17:07+00:00
Village of Pemberton on evacuation alert due to out-of-control wildfire
The Signal Hill fire was reported late on Wednesday afternoon, about five kilometres south of Highway 99, and is currently estimated to be 10 hectares in size. An evacuation order is also in place for One Mile Lake Park on Highway 99 to provide working space for crews fighting the blaze. But in comparison to the smoke and the fire, it really didn’t look like it was doing that much.” The evacuation alert was issued for the village just before midnight.
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National·2026-07-16T15:04:34+00:00
RE-ISSUED WITH FULL POLLING DATA: Canadians Support a National Waterbomber Fleet to Fight Ever Worsening Wildfires in Canada
“89 Percent of Canadians believe that it is time for a federal investment in waterbombers to assist provinces when needed in protecting their communities and environment,” said Neil Sweeney, Vice President, Corporate Affairs for De Havilland Canada. From coast-to-coast, Canadians believe that wildfires have become worse over the last decade and they believe a federal investment in a national waterbomber fleet that can be accessed by the provinces when needed is essential to protecting Canada during wildfire seasons. “Aircraft produced in 1971 are still flying in Europe today and creating.
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World·2026-07-16T12:05:23+00:00
Macron vows to replant Fontainebleau forest after serious wildfires
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to replant the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Thursday after wildfires scorched at least 10% of the 20,000-hectare domain and forced 1,000 residents to flee. Your forest is our forest because it is a treasure," Macron said in Fontainebleau as he announced the launch of a fundraising campaign to replant the forest.
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National·2026-07-16T21:09:27+00:00
Canadian wildfire sends hazardous smoke spewing into US
FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks with Jonathan Boucher, Researcher at the Canadian Forest Service, about the measures needed to manage and prevent wildfires and render forests more resilient to the ravages of climate change. Ontario requested federal assistance to evacuate people from remote northern Canadian communities ravaged by wildfires on Thursday, as smoke brought poor air quality to Toronto and much of the Northeastern U.S.
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National·2026-07-16T15:30:43+00:00
More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US - BBC
Smoke from the wildfires is causing poor air quality across New York City, with hazy skies captured on Wednesday More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts now extending south into multiple US states. The far-reaching impacts of wildfire smoke – and how to protect yourself In western regions of New York state, the air quality on Thursday is considered "very unhealthy", the second highest ranking below "hazardous", while in the New York City metro area, the air quality is "unhealthy". Air quality in the Midwestern city of Detroit is currently the worst in the.
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Sports·2026-07-16T21:29:07+00:00
Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff
Published On 16 Jul 2026 16 Jul 2026 Save Click here to share on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google New York New Jersey Stadium has so far staged seven matches at the 2026 World Cup Officials in New York and New Jersey have issued an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days. Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff | World Cup 2026 News | Al Jazeera Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff Footage shows smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouding the New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday’s World Cup clash between Spain and Argentina.
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Sports·2026-07-16T21:29:07+00:00
New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final
New York New Jersey Stadium has so far staged seven matches at the 2026 World Cup Officials in New York and New Jersey have issued an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final. New York New Jersey Stadium - which is in East Rutherford, New Jersey - will host the final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, 19 July (20:00 BST). Rodman said: "Not to make excuses at all, but I think on both sides we were all like, 'another break, another break, another break'." New Yorkers are relieved conditions are not as intense as they were in June 2023, when the.
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Sports·2026-07-16T20:55:37+00:00
Vancouver Whitecaps game in Chicago rescheduled due to wildfire smoke
Vancouver Whitecaps FC will now turn their attention to an extended road trip next week, the team said in a statement, beginning with a visit to FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, July 22, before facing Minnesota United FC on Saturday, July 25. Chicago Fire FC announced on Thursday that the evening’s match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Soldier Field has been rescheduled due to smoky conditions and poor air quality. Chicago recorded an air quality reading of 407 on the index scale at 1:30 p.m.
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