Air Quality Statement issues for Lakes District

An air quality statement was issued for the Lakes District this morning (Monday) by Environment Canada.

Areas worst affected are those near busy roads and industrial operations.

Anyone with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, or respiratory illnesses should stay inside and reduce their physical activity.

If symptoms such as eye and throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or coughing and wheezing should contact their healthcare provider.

You can read more about the statement on the Environment Canada website.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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