Wildfires Can Have Dramatic Effect on Water Quality, UBC Research Finds

Wildfires can have dramatic effect on water quality, UBC research finds

The new research from UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries also suggests carbon washed away from burn sites by rain could be making its way back into the atmosphtere.

Pace and scale of Canadian wildfires could reshape the landscape, experts say

Experts say the wildfires burning across western Canada have the potential to change the landscape by pushing forests to adapt and prevent certain common Canadian trees from regrowing.

Wildfire evacuations take an immense toll on the mental health of Indigenous people. Here's what could help

Indigenous people living on reserves and in remote communities in Canada are disproportionately affected by wildfires, researchers have found. Those who study wildfire evacuations and others who provide counselling to Indigenous people suggest there are ways to improve how it's all handled.

What to consider when it comes to the health risks from wildfire smoke

Smoky conditions expected in the territory for the next few days

Scars of Fires Past

CBC host John Freeman writes about wildfires, crisis, and tending to living things in Manjula Martin’s The Last Fire Season, the California Book Club’s June selection.

Canadian Indoor Air Quality and Filtration Experts Issue Wildfire Air Quality Alert: New Analysis Reveals Critical Indoor Protection Strategies for All Provinces

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 16, 2025) - As Canada enters another intense wildfire season, air filtration specialists at Camfil