A lengthy rainfall and strong winds could dissipate the raging wildfires and smoky air gripping parts of Western Canada but that's not what's in the forecast for this week, says a senior climatologist with Environment Canada. (Janet French/CBC)"What Western Canada needs is a long duration of rain, something that would spoil a camping trip over a weekend. "In Edmonton, Alberta, you can taste it, smell it, see it and feel it. But Phillips said Saskatchewan isn't going to find an escape from the hot and dry temperatures any time soon. About 300 wildfires were burning across British Columbia on Monday and new evacuation orders were issued for properties in several regions.

Source: CBC News July 19, 2021 21:56 UTC