California’s wildfire smoke could lead to long-term health problems
Experts say wildfire smoke could have serious long-term consequences in California, especially for children, the elderly and people with cardiovascular issues. Continue reading
Air Quality
Air quality advisory ends for Lavington
Changing weather patterns will improve air quality over area. Continue reading
New Delhi is engulfed in smoggy air that’s 10 times worse than what’s ‘permissible’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
India’s capital has been enveloped by poor air quality as people prepare to celebrate Diwali. Continue reading
473 patients notified of air quality issue at Misericordia Hospital
The standards of positive air pressures were not adequately maintained during some surgical and obstetrical procedures done at the Misericordia Hospital earlier this year. Continue reading
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Ontario government to scrap Drive Clean vehicle emissions testing
The Ontario government will abolish the province’s Drive Clean vehicle emissions testing program by April 1, 2019. Continue reading
Smoke rolling into Manitoba again
Wildfires create more smoke in Winnipeg. Continue reading
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
