Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Rianna Lim and Vanessa Tiberio
Publication Date: July 15, 2025 - 10:38
Several provinces still under air quality advisories from wildfire smoke
July 15, 2025
Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms.The weather agency said air quality was poor across swaths of Ontario and Quebec as westerly winds brought in smoke from forest fires in the Prairies and northern Ontario.
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Vancouver International Airport says a person has been taken into custody after a “security incident” involving a small private aircraft shut down arrivals for more than half an hour.The airport says in a statement that the incident occurred in airspace above the airport around 1:30 p.m., and that RCMP responded.
July 15, 2025 - 18:57 | | The Globe and Mail
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA’s plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup.A day after Toronto’s air quality was among the worst in the world, the organizing committee for the World Cup in Canada declined to reveal guidelines for postponement or air-quality-related contingencies with FIFA. No policies are posted publicly.
July 15, 2025 - 18:36 | | The Globe and Mail
The man, a local university student, was playing volleyball at Overlander Park on Sunday night when the ball went into the Thompson River, according to Kamloops Search and Rescue.
July 15, 2025 - 18:34 | | CBC News - Canada
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