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Special air quality statement in effect for Prince George

A Dust Advisory has been issued for Prince George due to higher concentrations of fine particulate matter in the air.

According to Northern Health and the Ministry of Climate Change, exposure is of concern for anyone with asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections.

Anyone with underlying medical conditions should postpone or reduce strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.

The city’s Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning, recreational fires, use of wood-burning appliances, and street sweeping activities.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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