As we enter another wildfire season, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index — especially on smoky days. How can you check the air quality reading in your area? Visit the Air Quality Health Index. You can take a look at the ratings in communities across your province or territory. A rating of 1-3 is low risk, 4-6 is moderate risk, 7-10 is high risk and over 10 is very high risk. Environment Canada also encourages people to download the WeatherCAN app and set personal notifications for the AQHI in their region. …When the AQHI exceeds 10 due to wildfire smoke, indicating a “very high” health risk, a new type of air quality advisory will be issued warning of potentially worsening health effects and urging people to seriously consider cancelling outdoor events.