Set against BC's other towns of 2,000 to 10,000 people, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Smoky air: the most poor-air days of BC's 19 towns of 2,000 to 10,000 people with an air station nearby. 16 days a year, compared with 5 in a typical town that size.
Emergency care: the nearest emergency department is in Smithers, 54 km away in a straight line. Further by road.