Tag: Air Quality

Wildfire smoke prompts Air Quality advisory in PG, Northern B.C.

Wildfires Brendan Pawliw - September 2, 2025

People may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

Updated: Air quality advisory lifted

Weather Darin Bain - August 4, 2025

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the Prince George area. They say Prince George, along with a large number of other areas of the province such as the Fraser Canyon and Okanagan, are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke for the next 24-48 hours.

B.C. workshops help residents breathe easier with DIY air cleaners

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 16, 2025

Rick Medley said he didn’t know much about lung health when he was diagnosed in 2021 with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of lung tissue and makes it difficult to breathe.

PG experiencing good air quality: good news for COVID-19

News Justin Madu - April 4, 2020

Prince George has had a period of relatively clean air, removing a potential risk factor for COVID-19. “Air quality in...

Prince George and Vanderhoof air quality advisories lifted

News Justin Madu - January 16, 2020

Northern BC residents should be able to breathe a little easier. As the stagnant winter air that has settled over...

Smoky skies in Prince George due to slash fires outside the city

News Shannon Waters - March 26, 2016

Prince George residents are waking up to smoky skies this morning. The situation started on Friday night with Prince George...

PGAIR releases ‘Keeping the Dust Down’ during second dust advisory of 2016

News Shannon Waters - March 8, 2016

As Prince George experiences its second dust advisory of 2016, a local non-profit is working to raise the public’s...

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“You need to speak up” Quentin Avenue resident outlines 15 month nightmare that led to Nuisance Abatement Process

Community November 5, 2025

At their regular meeting on October 20th, Prince George City Council ordered nuisance activities stop at a property located at 4235 Quentin Avenue under the City's Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. The following comes from an interview with the owner of the neighbouring property, outlining just some of what she has been dealing with over the past 15 months.

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WHL: Prince George Cougars at Portland Winterhawks

Strive for six: Cougars light the lamp against off-beat Winterhawks

PG Cougars November 5, 2025

The Cougars continue a six-game road trip Friday (7:05pm) against the league-best Everett Silvertips (13-1-1) then wrapping up against the Wenatchee Wild (3-8-1-1) Saturday at 6:05pm.

LISTEN: Hartley’s Cat Scan with Jessica Speziale, Darnell Toth – November 5th, 2025

Hartley’s Cat Scan November 5, 2025

During the episode, both discussed several topics including Victory+ Changes, Fan Reactions for gameday experiences and Kicking around ideas for game night, career aspirations

City Council approves asset disposal review

City of Prince George November 5, 2025

Prince George City Council discussed a notice of motion regarding the City's Purchasing Bylaw at this week's meeting. The notice of motion was put forward by Councillors Cori Ramsay and Brian Skakun, and is focused on the disposal of assets which could possibly be used by non-profits, or that have historical or cultural significance.

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