air quality

Carter Vigh passed away at the age of nine this summer from an asthma attack. Now his parents are using his story to raise awareness about the importance of air quality monitoring systems. (Amber Vigh photo)

Boy’s asthma death amid B.C. wildfire smoke inspires The Carter Project

100 Mile House’s Carter Vigh ‘moving mountains’ in push for reliable rural air quality monitor devices

 

Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Jake Ceresna, left, looks on as Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier throws the ball during second half CFL football action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. The CFL Players’ Association says Occupational Health and Safety in Alberta is investigating the CFL’s decision to play the Edmonton Elks-Calgary Stampeders game Monday despite smoky conditions in Calgary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

CFL players file complaint over smoky air during Calgary game

Policy states on-field activities should cease when air-quality rating exceeds 7

 

Smoky skies have plagued the Okanagan for weeks due to wildfires in the area. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Smoky skies cloud B.C. air quality

Another advisory in place for several regions of province

 

Smoke settles over Okanagan Lake Saturday, Aug. 26 with Fintry in the background. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Air quality advisory continues for much of B.C.

Smoky skies bulletin issued Monday, Aug. 28

Smoke settles over Okanagan Lake Saturday, Aug. 26 with Fintry in the background. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Wildfire smoke continues to fill the air, as seen over Okanagan Lake from Vernon Friday, Aug. 25. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Wildfires drive back smoky skies across B.C.

Air quality advisory for many regions, including Okanagan

Wildfire smoke continues to fill the air, as seen over Okanagan Lake from Vernon Friday, Aug. 25. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
A smoky skies bulletin has been issued for much of B.C. Friday, July 14, 2023. (Dave Ardill photo)

Wildfire smoke affecting air quality throughout B.C.

A smoky skies bulletin has been issued for a large eastern portion of the province

A smoky skies bulletin has been issued for much of B.C. Friday, July 14, 2023. (Dave Ardill photo)
People swim in the frigid waters of Lake Ontario overlooking The City of Toronto’s skyline in Mississauga, Ont., Sunday, April 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Celebrations, fireworks taking place in Ottawa despite air quality concerns

If weather permits, the Air Force is also planning a flyover of Parliament Hill just after noon

People swim in the frigid waters of Lake Ontario overlooking The City of Toronto’s skyline in Mississauga, Ont., Sunday, April 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
A thick smell of smoke in Vernon can almost be tasted due to wildfire smoke covering nearly half of B.C. (jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Wildfire smoke leads to air quality advisory for much of B.C.

A smoky skies bulletin has been issued Wednesday, June 14

A thick smell of smoke in Vernon can almost be tasted due to wildfire smoke covering nearly half of B.C. (jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Colourful spring flowers and trees bloom as people visit the arboretum in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. A Vancouver pharmacists says spring allergies are now in full force after a delay to the warmer weather in B.C. in 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

British Columbians seeing worsened allergy symptoms with quick start to hot weather

Pollens are out in ‘full force,’ says Vancouver pharmacist

Colourful spring flowers and trees bloom as people visit the arboretum in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. A Vancouver pharmacists says spring allergies are now in full force after a delay to the warmer weather in B.C. in 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Modelling shows wildfire smoke will likely hover over Vancouver Island Wednesday afternoon overnight into Thursday (May 18). (FireSmoke/Screenshot)

Smokey haze predicted to drift across Vancouver Island

Parts of B.C. face air quality concerns not expected on the coast

Modelling shows wildfire smoke will likely hover over Vancouver Island Wednesday afternoon overnight into Thursday (May 18). (FireSmoke/Screenshot)
Environment Canada says wildfire smoke from northern Alberta is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in parts of the northeastern region of British Columbia. Geese fly overhead as the Flood Falls Trail wildfire burns on a mountain in Hope, B.C., Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. air quality advisories in place for North Peace region, Fort Nelson

Favourable forecast may help Alberta firefighting effort, but heat expected to return

Environment Canada says wildfire smoke from northern Alberta is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in parts of the northeastern region of British Columbia. Geese fly overhead as the Flood Falls Trail wildfire burns on a mountain in Hope, B.C., Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Coachman Apartments tenant Vivian Wright shows black mould covering the ceiling of her shower. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/terrace Standard)

Mould endangers 60 tenants of rundown B.C. building: BCCDC report

BC Centre for Disease Control finds dilapidated northwest B.C. building unsafe to live in

Coachman Apartments tenant Vivian Wright shows black mould covering the ceiling of her shower. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/terrace Standard)
Households with wood burning appliances are encouraged to save them for power outages or extreme weather, and use a cleaner option as a primary heat source. File photo

Courtenay installing air monitors, launching awareness campaign

PurpleAir monitors will be installed on public facilities

  • Feb 17, 2023
Households with wood burning appliances are encouraged to save them for power outages or extreme weather, and use a cleaner option as a primary heat source. File photo
The B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the Island Health issued an air quality advisory for the Cowichan Valley on Sunday, Nov. 20. (Black Press file photo)

Vancouver Island air quality advisory issued Sunday remain in effect

Those in Alberni and Cowichan with chronic conditions urged to take extra care and stay indoors

The B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the Island Health issued an air quality advisory for the Cowichan Valley on Sunday, Nov. 20. (Black Press file photo)
Ian Robertson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, speaks on July 22 just before Victoria’s nine millionth cruise ship passenger arrived. GVHA has added six new air quality monitoring stations to its properties. (Black Press Media file photo)

Six new air quality monitoring stations coming from Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

Data from the stations is available to the public online

Ian Robertson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, speaks on July 22 just before Victoria’s nine millionth cruise ship passenger arrived. GVHA has added six new air quality monitoring stations to its properties. (Black Press Media file photo)
A Wood Smoke Reduction Strategy guides action to reduce fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) generated through wood burning. File photo

Courtenay air quality improves, but still below acceptable limits

Action needed to further lower PM 2.5 concentrations: meteorologist

A Wood Smoke Reduction Strategy guides action to reduce fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) generated through wood burning. File photo
The Battleship Mountain wildfire burning near Hudson’s Hope, as seen Sept. 10. The town, as well as surrounding areas in the Peace River Regional District, have since been evacuated. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire Service)

Much of B.C. under air quality advisory as wildfires force evacuations, spread smoke

Evacuation orders in effect around Hudson’s Hope and Hope

The Battleship Mountain wildfire burning near Hudson’s Hope, as seen Sept. 10. The town, as well as surrounding areas in the Peace River Regional District, have since been evacuated. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire Service)
The sun rises over Mt. Shasta and homes destroyed by the Mill Fire on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Weed, Calif. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Noah Berger

Environment Canada ends air quality advisories for southeastern B.C.

Advisories attributed to wildfires burning locally and south of the border in Washington and Idaho

The sun rises over Mt. Shasta and homes destroyed by the Mill Fire on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Weed, Calif. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Noah Berger
Only 40 per cent of British Columbians have AC installed in their home. (Photo by The Associated Press)

Office AC is what’s missed the most by those working from home: BC Hydro

B.C. has a ways to go to meet the national average for home air conditioners

Only 40 per cent of British Columbians have AC installed in their home. (Photo by The Associated Press)
The association representing woodstoves is fighting bans by municipal governments in the Comox Valley. File photo

Industry fighting back against B.C. woodstove bans

Clean-air advocates not sold on industry data about new stoves

The association representing woodstoves is fighting bans by municipal governments in the Comox Valley. File photo