Air Quality Warning

• Air quality warnings in effect for much of southern B.C.

  Smoky conditions are expected to last for the next 24 to 48 hours, according to Environment Canada.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2023
  
• How the dangers of Canadian wildfires spread far beyond the flames

  Cities in the northeastern U.S., as well as Ontario and Quebec, have been battling smog from Canadian wildfires that have had a myriad of effects. An expert explains the dangers.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2023
  
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• Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality in parts of B.C. ahead of long weekend

  Environment Canada's says wildfire smoke is hazardous to health and it urges children, older people and those with lung conditions to avoid strenuous outdoor activities.

  Weather

  May 19, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: Bothered by smoke? An N95 mask is best, experts suggest

  As air quality due to wildfire smoke remains poor in parts of Western Canada, health experts are advising people to stay inside as much as possible.

  Fire

  May 18, 2023
• Air quality advisory ended for parts of Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

  Metro Vancouver had said the region was seeing high concentrations of ground-level ozone, a health hazard usually observed during hot summer days.

  Environment

  May 15, 2023
• Wildfire smoke from B.C. spreads to Alberta as several blazes still uncontained

  Environment Canada is maintaining advisories for a portion of northeast B.C. and the southern half of the province and has extended air quality statements across southern Alberta.

  Fire

  Sep 13, 2022
• Air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley due to wildfire smoke

  Smoke is affecting the central and eastern Fraser Valley and should reach other areas Thursday or Friday. There are also concerns about high concentrations of ground-level ozone.

  Weather

  Aug 12, 2021
• Slip, slop, slap: Get ready for a weekend of hot weather

  Environment Canada has issued either heat warnings or air quality warnings for most regions of B.C.

  Weather

  Jul 26, 2018
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• Air quality warning issued for large portion of Southern Ontario

  Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning for much of southern Ontario.

  Weather

  Jun 17, 2018