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Ottawa, provinces poised to agree on new deal to control air pollution

Federal and provincial environment ministers are poised to announce a new deal to better control industrial air pollution and reduce smog. Officials from both levels of government have agreed in principle to the air-quality deal, and have the backing of … Continue reading

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Southern Ontario remains under smog advisory

Residents in Toronto and the surrounding area are being warned to expect high levels of air pollution on Monday, as a smog advisory remains in effect for the second-straight day. The advisory, jointly issued by Environment Canada and Ontarios ministry … Continue reading

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Air quality forecast comes to Fort Sask. area in July

If you’re the kind of person who likes to check the weather forecast before making plans, you’re going to have another bit of information to consider this July when the provincial environment department will begin to issue air quality forecasts … Continue reading

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City to probe neighbourhood air quality

Results from a unique neighbourhood air pollution study released in January showed higher than average levels of fine particulate matter, lung damaging molecules found in suspended dust, in the McAnulty area. TheSpec – City to probe neighbourhood air quality.

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