Air Quality Advisories Issued

Air quality advisories have been issued for Vernon and Lavington.

The Ministry of Environment says it’s due to high concentrations of fine particulates, caused by wood smoke (wood stoves and/or open burning), and emissions from industry and vehicles.

Meteorologist Graham Veale says the conditions are expected to continue until there is a change in the weather.

“Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted,” says Veale.