CBC Manitoba: 300 vulnerable residents in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation still waiting to be evacuated: deputy chief

Chris Pascoe, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba who specializes in chronic respiratory diseases, says exposure to wildfire smoke at an early age can lead to frequent lung infections and an increased risk of developing respiratory diseases like asthma. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

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CBC Manitoba: 300 vulnerable residents in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation still waiting to be evacuated: deputy chief

July 9, 2025 —
U of M expert says wildfire smoke exposure can worsen respiratory symptoms, spike risk of developing diseases

AirSAFE Research Centre, Max Rady College of Medicine

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Smoke from the out-of-control wildfire near Ingolf, Ont., is seen from Caddy Lake in southeastern Manitoba on May 14. A Winnipeg store that sells fire, safety and first aid products says it's seen more demand for respirators and other fire safety gear since the wildfire season began in earnest earlier this month. (Caroline Barghout/CBC)

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UM’s AirSAFE lab the first in Canada to study air pollution and health across disciplines

June 16, 2025 —
The UM AirSAFE lab is Canada’s first and only multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to studying the impact of air quality on human health. Two years after the initiative received transformative gifts and grants, AirSAFE co-leads Dr. Andrew Halayko and Dr. Neeloffer Mookherjee are establishing AirSAFE as a national hub research on air quality and human health.

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