Environment Canada has issued a special air quality warning for the Prince George and Vanderhoof area as of 10:15 A.M. today (Tuesday).
The warning, issued in collaboration with Northern Health, is due to stagnant winter weather creating higher pollution levels, and concentrations of fine particulate matter.
The City of Prince George’s Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning, including backyard burning, and land clearing burning.
During air quality advisories, this bylaw also prohibits recreational fires, the use of wood-burning appliances (except for sole wood-burning heat users), and street sweeping activities.
Industry is required to follow permit requirements that are triggered during air quality advisories and are asked to reduce emissions wherever possible.