WOCN10 CWVR 080105 SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA UPDATED JOINTLY BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AND METRO VANCOUVER AND THE B.C. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AT 5:05 PM PST TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2012. --------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT FOR: =NEW= PRINCE GEORGE CARIBOO - NORTH INCLUDING QUESNEL. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ==DISCUSSION== The Ministry of Environment has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Prince George due to high concentrations of fine particulates and dust. An advisory also remains in effect for Quesnel. Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Staying indoors and in air conditioned spaces helps to reduce fine particulate exposure. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease. Open burning restrictions are now in effect for Quesnel and Prince George. For more information on current air quality, see: www.bcairquality.ca. END