Smoke covering the Okanagan is from fires in Washington and Oregon as well as local fires
Smoky conditions are expected to last for 24-48 hours
Airborne particulate matter has increased in Kelowna too
Airborne particulate matter nearly triple that of Kelowna
Be aware of heavy smoke over the next 24 to 48 hours
Summerland-based lighting company to install technology at private school
Air quality advisory will last until the next rainfall or until enough street sweeping work is done
Clean-air advocates not sold on industry data about new stoves
Air quality improves, but still worse than Kelowna
Air quality impacted by road dust, impacting those with respiratory conditions, including COVID
Environment Canada expects “widespread” improvement for all affected areas by Sunday
Canada Post has resumed delivery in some parts of the province
Weekly increases saw thousands of people with breathing problems reach for their puffers during air quality advisories
