Emergency Management Canadian Wildfires: Lessons in Planning for Poor Air Quality Events July 6, 2023 by Addison Shaw In parts of Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S., June started on an odd note. An orange hue mixed with a haze and scent of burning wood filled the sky. Wildfires in Canada sent smoke and particulate matter down wind streams, tanking air quality for millions. Now, parts of the Great Lakes and Midwest in the U.S. and Canada are under the same duress. Read more »