Air

• Special air quality statement for Central, South Okanagan

  The statement comes at a time when the region is experiencing continued warm, dry conditions, with a mix of high wind gusts -- causing increased fire behavior.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2023
  
• Wildfire smoke making it difficult for outside workers

  As of 3 p.m., the Central Okanagan’s air quality health index was listed at 10 +, meaning very high risk.

  Fire

  Aug 16, 2023
  
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• Months after closure of Quebec’s Roxham Road, more asylum seekers arriving by air

  The number of people claiming asylum in Canada dropped sharply after its closure in March. The numbers have since been climbing back up with an increase in arrivals at airports.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
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• Air quality advisory issued for parts of Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

  The advisory is in place for Metro Vancouver's northeast and southeast regions, along with the central and eastern Fraser Valley.

  Weather

  Jul 6, 2023
• City of Calgary lifts fire ban as smoke clears and air quality improves

  A fire ban that was put in place for Calgary last Friday has been lifted as smoke from surrounding wildfires clears from the city's sky.

  Weather

  Jul 21, 2021
• Alberta under thick haze of wildfire smoke as poor air quality advisory remains

  Wildfire smoke continues to hang over our province, bringing air quality down and causing health issues for Albertans — and it will be a few more days before it clears out.

  Weather

  Jul 18, 2021
• Calgary issues fire ban as wildfire smoke continues to cause air quality problems

  A fire ban has been imposed on the city of Calgary. The fire department wants to restrict burning as the air quality suffers from nearby wildfire smoke.

  Weather

  Jul 16, 2021
• Wildfires cause air quality statements for areas in western Manitoba

  Several areas west of Lake Manitoba are under air quality alerts as wildfires continue to cause problems across the province.

  Environment

  May 15, 2021
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• Apex Mountain Resort lands new freestyle ‘landing bag’

  Don't head to Apex expecting to attempt some big air over the big bag yourself, as it’s for competitive freestyle skiers only.

  Sports

  Mar 16, 2021
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• Air passengers entering U.S. must have pre-arrival negative COVID-19 test

  New testing requirements have been announced for those bound for the U.S. As of Jan. 26, travellers will need a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding.

  Health

  Jan 13, 2021