Nearly 200 active wildfires are burning across British Columbia, shrouding sections of the province in smoke and bringing about poor air quality conditions to numerous communities..Environment Canada’s air quality index shows Cranbrook, Castlegar, the eastern Fraser Valley, Whistler, and Squamish as having the highest levels of risk due to smoke..While those living in Vancouver are told to avoid exposure, the city is no longer sitting atop IQAir's global list of cities with the worst air quality. On Sunday Vancouver was listed as having the worst air of any city in the world, followed by Dubai..There were also 49 fires burning in Alberta Monday morning, however Environment Canada credits BC wildfires for most of the smoke making its way to Calgary, causing poor air quality and reduced visibility..“Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk,” reads a statement from Environment Canada..As a result of forthcoming sun and warm temperatures this week, the BC Wildfire Service anticipates increased fire behaviour, and Environment Canada says it expects air quality to improve in some areas and worsen in others..Of BC’s 193 currently burning wildfires, 66 are in the southeast of the province, 42 are coastal, 35 in the Prince George area, 31 around Kamloops, 12 in the northwest, and seven in the Cariboo area..Most of the fires are believed to have been ignited by lightning and 12.4% by humans..Fires near Hope have forced evacuation orders and alerts, as well as an eastbound closure of Hwy. 1..A more than 7,500-hectare wildfire is also burning in Washington State, as well as others in Oregon, both of which has been blowing smoke into BC.....more to come.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Nearly 200 active wildfires are burning across British Columbia, shrouding sections of the province in smoke and bringing about poor air quality conditions to numerous communities..Environment Canada’s air quality index shows Cranbrook, Castlegar, the eastern Fraser Valley, Whistler, and Squamish as having the highest levels of risk due to smoke..While those living in Vancouver are told to avoid exposure, the city is no longer sitting atop IQAir's global list of cities with the worst air quality. On Sunday Vancouver was listed as having the worst air of any city in the world, followed by Dubai..There were also 49 fires burning in Alberta Monday morning, however Environment Canada credits BC wildfires for most of the smoke making its way to Calgary, causing poor air quality and reduced visibility..“Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk,” reads a statement from Environment Canada..As a result of forthcoming sun and warm temperatures this week, the BC Wildfire Service anticipates increased fire behaviour, and Environment Canada says it expects air quality to improve in some areas and worsen in others..Of BC’s 193 currently burning wildfires, 66 are in the southeast of the province, 42 are coastal, 35 in the Prince George area, 31 around Kamloops, 12 in the northwest, and seven in the Cariboo area..Most of the fires are believed to have been ignited by lightning and 12.4% by humans..Fires near Hope have forced evacuation orders and alerts, as well as an eastbound closure of Hwy. 1..A more than 7,500-hectare wildfire is also burning in Washington State, as well as others in Oregon, both of which has been blowing smoke into BC.....more to come.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.