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Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says

  • Air quality in Courtenay is improving, with pollution from wood stove smoke decreasing over five years, according to a report presented to the City of Courtenay council.
  • Fine particulate matter levels are concerning due to smoke, but are trending down since initiatives began in 2019.
  • Despite improvements, winter evenings still pose air quality concerns due to exceeding B.C.’s Air Quality Guidelines for fine particulate matter.
  • The Comox Valley Regional District offers a rebate for residents exchanging old wood-burning appliances, aimed at further reducing emissions.
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Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says

Downward trend in the levels of particulate matter in Courtenay’s air since 2019

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North Island Gazette broke the news in Port Hardy, Canada on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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