Ottawa Citizen
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Jul 17, 2026
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Smoky conditions return, but weekend should clear up with mild temps
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Smoky conditions return, but weekend should clear up with mild temps
There are no alerts in effect, but risk levels are expected to hit '7-High' on Saturday
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By Norman Provencher
Published Jul 17, 2026
Last updated 1 hour ago
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Alexandra Bridge in Ottawa with smoke haze from wildfires seen hanging over the region. PHOTO BY TONY CALDWELL /Postmedia
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