Bc Smoke

• Southern B.C. under special air quality warnings as wildfire smoke billows

  There are more than 380 active wildfires burning in B.C, including many in the Interior, that are contributing to poor air quality around the province.

  Health

  Aug 19, 2023
  
• 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
  
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• Thick smoke sinks into Okanagan; air quality ranked among worst in the world

  A site called IQAir, assigns a numeric value to the air quality, and Kelowna was sitting at 162 by Friday afternoon, which is deemed unhealthy.

  Fire

  Aug 4, 2023
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• Air quality warnings continue as wildfires continue in Western Canada

  Air quality statements continue to blanket much of British Columbia and the Prairie provinces as scores of wildfires rage across the region.

  Fire

  May 17, 2023
• Smoky skies affecting air quality in central, northeastern B.C. for next 2 days

  Due to wildfire smoke, air quality readings for regions in central B.C. such as Fort St. John, Prince George, Quesnel and Williams Lake are around level 10 — the highest level.

  Environment

  May 17, 2023
• Okanagan residents breathing worst air in Canada, may not see relief until mid-week

  The Okanagan remains under a special air quality statement as the region’s air quality health index rating (AQHI) was at the province’s maximum, or worst, level — 10-plus.

  Environment

  Aug 1, 2021
• B.C.’s wildfire smoke isn’t just floating across Canada — it’s reaching Ireland

  While the physical effects of wildfire smoke are less pronounced over long distances, that doesn't make it harmless.

  Environment

  Aug 25, 2018
• Wildfire smoke from B.C. gets in the way of mountain scenery for Jasper tourists

  Smoke from the British Columbia wildfires have obscured the spectacular scenery in Jasper, Alta. that many have travelled thousands of kilometres to see.

  Environment

  Aug 19, 2018
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• In Pictures: Haze over Southern Manitoba

  Smoke blowing in from western provinces made for hazy, ominous skies over Manitoba. From scary, to smoky to downright creepy, pictures show a variety of perspectives.

  Weather

  Aug 16, 2018
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• Extreme heat and wildfire smoke settle into Sask.

  An upper ridge in the jet stream is pulling wildfire smoke into Saskatchewan and a hot air mass up from the southern United States.

  Weather

  Aug 9, 2018