News Items tag as: Vernon air quality

Road dust prompts air quality warning in Vernon
February 09, 2024 - 10:30 AM

Dusty roads and industry prompted an air quality warning in Vernon today.
Another year, another series of spring air quality advisories in Vernon
March 18, 2021 - 4:30 PM

Despite the fact that Vernon is now on its third day of the latest road dust advisory, the quality of the air in the North Okanagan city this year is not significantly worse than in previous years.
Dusty roads lead to air quality warning in Vernon
February 03, 2020 - 11:00 AM

Vernon residents are dealing with some dusty road conditions today, prompting the Ministry of Environment and Interior Health to issue an advisory.
Air quality advisory issued for Vernon
November 10, 2018 - 9:16 AM

VERNON - High concentrations of fine particulates have affected the air quality in Vernon.
YOUR PHOTOS: Pictures of the smoky sky today in the Interior
August 18, 2018 - 12:54 PM
Health officials warn of elevated air pollution in Vernon
January 04, 2018 - 1:48 PM

VERNON - Poor air quality has settled into the Vernon area.
Air quality advisory issued by Environment Canada for Thompson, Okanagan regions due to wildfire smoke
July 08, 2017 - 10:54 AM

Environment Canada has issued an air quality advisory for south central B.C. as wildfires burn throughout the province.
More dust advisories in Vernon in past two months than last five years combined
March 23, 2017 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - If it seems like there’s been more dust advisories than normal in Vernon this year, well, there have been.
Lavington air quality update: Environment Canada gives all clear
January 07, 2017 - 11:29 AM

UPDATE: 11:17 a.m. Jan. 7, 2017
Possible causes of poor air quality under investigation in Lavington
January 06, 2017 - 11:30 AM

LAVINGTON - Environment officials are looking for possible causes of poor air quality in Lavington, although weather and the use of wood stoves are driving factors.
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News Items tag as: Vernon air quality

Road dust prompts air quality warning in Vernon

Another year, another series of spring air quality advisories in Vernon

Dusty roads lead to air quality warning in Vernon

Air quality advisory issued for Vernon

YOUR PHOTOS: Pictures of the smoky sky today in the Interior

Health officials warn of elevated air pollution in Vernon

Air quality advisory issued by Environment Canada for Thompson, Okanagan regions due to wildfire smoke

More dust advisories in Vernon in past two months than last five years combined

Lavington air quality update: Environment Canada gives all clear

Possible causes of poor air quality under investigation in Lavington

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