Air quality deemed safe after blaze at Brampton scrap yard
Brampton Fire said there is a lingering smell of smoke and they are still on scene. However, the air quality has been deemed safe around the city. Continue reading
Air Quality
The average kid will get 20 months less to live thanks to toxic air, says study
Even if you live in a country like Canada, where the life expectancy impact is more muted than in countries like China, there are still risks. Continue reading
Vernon has lived under dust advisories for 16 days this year
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A dust advisory is issued when there is a high concentration of coarse particulate matter in the air over a 24-hour period. Continue reading
Can more be done to prevent Vernon dust advisories?
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The number of days Vernon has experienced dust advisories has increased in recent years. Continue reading
Vernon under another dust advisory
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Vernon is no stranger to dust advisories, data from the provincial environment ministry shows. Continue reading
Air quality statement issued for Toronto warning of ‘high levels’ of pollution Saturday
Environment Canada said light winds and overall calm conditions have resulted in high levels of air pollution in northern and eastern parts of the city. Continue reading
3 B.C. towns had some of the worst air quality in the world during last year’s wildfires: report
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
During a stretch last summer, smoke was so thick in Prince George leading to dark skies in the middle of the day. Continue reading
Special air quality statement lifted for Edmonton area
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Environment Canada said a strong inversion has trapped air with higher urban pollution levels near the surface. Continue reading
First-of-its-kind study reveals Kelowna has plenty of room for improvement
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
It may be succeeding on the economic front but when it comes to social components, the city of Kelowna has some improving to do. Continue reading
Poor air quality advisory ended for Edmonton region
An air quality statement issued for several communities in and around the Edmonton area on Sunday morning was lifted on Monday. Continue reading