Air quality statement in effect for PG and Vanderhoof

PRINCE GEORGE–An air quality statement is in effect for Prince George and Vanderhoof due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter in the air.

The Ministry of Environment Canada and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with Northern Health issued the warning this morning, Jan.14, 2020, saying that stagnant winter weather conditions are creating elevated pollution levels.

The City of Prince George’s Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning, including backyard burning and land clearing burning. The bylaw also prohibits recreational fires, use of wood-burning appliances (except for sole wood-burning heat users), and street sweeping activities, during air quality advisories.

Industries are asked to follow permit requirements that are triggered during air quality advisories and are asked to reduce emissions wherever possible.