Smoke rolling into Manitoba again
Wildfires create more smoke in Winnipeg. Continue reading
Air Quality
Air quality advisory re-issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley due to smoke
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Metro Vancouver says the levels of fine particulate matter in the air are lower than those during the wildfire smoky days in August. Continue reading
More rain on the way for the Okanagan
Finally some relief in the form of rain reaches into the Okanagan weather forecast, helping lessen smoke severity. Continue reading
To mask or not to mask: Not all facemasks give similar protection, experts say
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
For the past two weeks, air quality levels have fluctuated between moderate to severe. Continue reading
Air quality advisory lifted for Metro Vancouver, Central Fraser Valley
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Cool, marine air has blown into Metro Vancouver, prompting the region to lift an air quality advisory that’s been in place for nearly two weeks. Continue reading
Transition has begun to cooler, fresher air in Metro Vancouver
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
“While the smoke will be a little thinner by the afternoon today, still somewhat hazy but at least the trend is there as some cooler, fresher air slowly rolls in from the west.” Continue reading
Smoke from B.C. wildfires impacting parts of Saskatchewan
Smoke from B.C. wildfires is impacting parts of Saskatchewan on Thursday, including Saskatoon, causing poor air quality. Continue reading
Kelowna Dragonboat Festival cancelled; poor air quality cited as reason why
The 2018 Kelowna Dragonboat Festival, slated to take place this weekend, has been cancelled due to poor air quality. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke prompts new round of air quality advisories for northwestern Alberta
A new round of air quality advisories were issued for northwestern Alberta on Monday afternoon as hundreds of wildfires in B.C. continue to make their presence felt in the province to the east of them. Continue reading
Edmonton Fringe Festival off to ‘amazing start’ despite B.C. wildfire smoke
Despite smoke and haze from the B.C. wildfires engulfing Edmonton for much of last week, organizers of the 37th Edmonton International Fringe Festival say the conditions haven’t impacted the event. Continue reading
