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Smokey Air In BC Is Some Of The Dirtiest In The World Right Now (PHOTOS)

Worse than places in India and China known for their air pollution.
BC's Air Quality Is Among The Worst In The World Right Now (PHOTOS)
Andrew Lachkovics | Narcity Oleg Mayorov | Dreamstime

As smoke from U.S. wildfires moved up north over the weekend, B.C.'s air quality was worse than almost anywhere in the world, including places in India and China.

As of Sunday, September 13, Vancouver was second-worst in the world in terms of air quality, only behind Portland, Oregon, according to the World Air Quality Index.

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In Metro Vancouver, advisories have been issued each day since September 8 warning of smoke filling the skies coming up from Washington and Oregon, where they're experiencing an intense wildfire season.

They say that the fine particulate matter in the air can easily get inside your home and it's a concern for some people, particularly if they have underlying health conditions or even COVID-19.

It's time to stay cool, stay hydrated, and turn on your HEPA air filter to the max for a while if you have one, until the smoke clears away.

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The AGO Is Getting A Giant Picasso Exhibit & You Can Explore Over 100 Works Of Art

Tickets are on sale now!

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You can step into the world of Picasso at this new art exhibit opening at the Art Gallery of Ontario this fall.

Picasso: Painting the Blue Period is opening on October 6 for AGO members and to the public on October 26, and it's the first exhibit in Canada to focus on Pablo Picasso's early years.

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17 Paddleboarders 'Greatly Underestimated' The Waves In Vancouver & Needed To Be Rescued

Four different agencies all got involved.

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A recent trip gone awry by a group of 30 paddleboarders in Vancouver is a great reminder to always double-check the weather before leaving land.

Seventeen of the paddleboarders needed rescuing after strong winds and surf pushed them astray near Lions Gate Bridge on Monday, September 6, according to a news release from the Vancouver Police Department.

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Pearson & YVR Are U-Turning On Their Decision To Separate Passengers By Vaccination Status

The reversal was made just a few days after their decision went public.

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After their initial decision made headlines across Canada, Toronto Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International Airport have said that they will not have different lines for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.

Beverly MacDonald, a spokesperson for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, told Narcity that Toronto Pearson has come to the conclusion that separating vaccinated and non/partially-vaccinated travellers in different lines has a minimal effect on operational efficiency.

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Here Are The US Destinations That Canadians In 6 Cities Are Most Eager To Travel To​

Torontonians are eyeing trips to Las Vegas and NYC. ✈️

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If you're looking to add to your post-pandemic vacation bucket list, new data has revealed what the top travel destinations in the U.S. are for people in six major Canadian cities.

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