Air quality in Victoria similar to Mumbai, Shanghai due to wildfire smoke

Dozens of wildfires are raging on Vancouver Island, leading to extreme haze. It’s smoke from B.C.’s Interior that has brought some of the worst air quality ratings in the world.The haze has put air quality in Victoria on par with Mumbai, India, and Chinese megacities like Shanghai.
The Air Quality Health Index for much of Vancouver Island exceeded the maximum rating of 10, which poses a “very high” health risk. “So Vancouver Island’s definitely been flirting with some of the worst air quality readings in the world,” said Environment Canada Meteorologist Matt MacDonald. Health officials are urging Vancouver Island residents and visitors to limit their physical activity outside while the smoke persists. The smoke is expected to linger in the area until later this week.

Saskatchewan Leads Canada in Wholesale Trade Growth

Saskatchewan’s June 2018 wholesale trade numbers increased by 7.7 per cent, compared to June 2017 (seasonally adjusted)—the highest percentage increase among Canada’s provinces and higher than the national average of 3.9 per cent.
“Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade numbers are showing strong year-over-year growth,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “These numbers indicate the strength and resilience of our province’s economy, which is sustained by diverse sectors that continue to attract investment and other opportunities.”

Industries which saw the highest increases on a year-over-year basis include food, beverage and tobacco (19.7 per cent), motor vehicle and parts (11.2 per cent) and machinery, equipment and supplies (8.5 per cent) all seasonally unadjusted.

On a monthly basis, wholesale trade decreased by 1.4 per cent in June 2018, compared to May 2018, the fourth in percentage change among the provinces.

Wholesale trade totaled nearly $2.3 billion in June 2018, seasonally adjusted.