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2026 World Cup’s contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear
World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA’s protocols for matches ...
Toronto’s smoky skies are soon expected to let up. How long will the haze and heat last?
Residents should should expect some relief by Thursday morning, Environment Canada said, with a cooler 14 C expected Thursday ...
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'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire heat and smoke force camps, daycares to adjust
Summer camps and daycares are being forced to shift their plans amid stifling heat and poor air quality caused by wildfire ...
Air quality warning for Toronto downgraded, though still among worst in world
Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality and extreme heat in Toronto on Monday as southern Ontario braces for a week ...
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Wildfire Smoke: A Murky Threat to the 2026 World Cup
World Cup approaches, FIFA's guidelines for handling matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear. With Canada hosting ...
Republicans Blame Canada for Wildfire Smoke ‘Suffocating’ the U.S.
Six members of Congress from Wisconsin and Minnesota have asked Canada to say how it plans to tackle the blazes and reduce ...
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's ...
Toronto firefighter collapsed while battling two-alarm downtown blaze
Toronto Fire Services responded to a call near College and McCaul streets on Saturday evening, where they found heavy fire ...