“Smoke carries a lot of particulates, and they can range in size,” says Monica Kraft, professor of pulmonology and system chair for the Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine ...

A plan to turn six residential lots off McKenzie Avenue into a 122-unit housing complex moved forward this week, after Saanich council gave thumbs up to a development permit and rezoning bylaw.

The L.A. wildfires have coincided with a 16-fold rise in hospital visits for fire-related injuries, such as burns and smoke exposure. Although the smoke’s immediate effect has begun to dissipate ...

It is hoped that the one-year pilot with two physician assistants at Saanich Peninsula Hospital can eventually be rolled out across B.C. “Many people have been advocating for PAs (physician ...

(NewsNation) — Fires in the Los Angeles area have stretched across tens of thousands of acres, spreading smoke and ash throughout Southern California. Breathing in smoke, which contains tiny particles ...

Mornington Peninsula residents say their concerns about smaller landslips and underground water have been ignored after a landslide on Tuesday destroyed a home. The region has a history of similar ...

Two physician assistants have started work at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on Vancouver Island, the first time the profession has been approved to work in a B.C. hospital setting. Physician ...

Experts say that wildfire smoke is unsafe for everyone and that all area residents should be worried about the potential health effects from this pollutant. The cause for concern is ...

Health hazards from soot and smoke blown indoors onto furniture and walls can linger for months, researchers say: “Wind will get through every crack.” By Hiroko Tabuchi Armed with two garden ...

AND BOY, THERE IS A THICK LAYER OF HAZE AND THE VERY STINKY SMELL OF SMOKE MOVING ACROSS THE CITY. ALL THANKS TO WHAT YOU SEE HAPPENING HERE OFF TO THE NORTH IN BABCOCK RANCH. THERE'S A VERY LARGE ...