Smoke Over Water Air Still Clear | Canada News

Vancouver Island’s skies turned hazy Thursday as wildfire smoke drifted over from the mainland—but don’t panic: air quality here remains low risk. The smoke’s mostly high in the atmosphere, drifting south and west toward Seattle, while locals breathe clean air. A slight uptick to a level three is forecast for Friday, still considered safe. Meanwhile, B.C.’s mainland—especially the Fraser Valley and South Okanagan—is grappling with dangerously poor air quality (index 10+), posing serious health risks. Experts urge staying indoors, keeping windows shut, and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity. If you must go outside, wear an N95 mask—bandanas won’t cut it. These tiny particles can penetrate deep into lungs and bloodstream, causing headaches, coughing, and worsening respiratory issues. Long-term exposure even links to heart disease and dementia. Stay informed and protect your health. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9786b8b788184fa