Smoky conditions continue to haunt much of southern B.C., as smoke from the wildfires ripping through Washington and Oregon lingers. A special air quality statement has been in effect for Metro Vancouver since Saturday, with Environment Canada advising people with underlying medical conditions to stay indoors. air quality index, Castlegar, in the West Kootenays, is topping the charts for particulate matter. Particulate matter, also known as particle pollution or PM, is a mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Vancouver air quality remains lowVancouver is currently listed among major cities in the world as having the second worst air quality in the world, behind Portland.

Source: CBC News September 13, 2020 16:18 UTC