iN PHOTOS: The smoky haze in Kelowna from U.S. wildfires

Wildfire smoke from south of the border continues to hang over the southern Interior causing postal delays and air quality warnings.

It's hoped a change in the weather coming this weekend will be enough to scour the smoke out of the region.

The Sails in downtown Kelowna. | Photographer: Carli Berry

Air quality warnings remain in effect for the region.

If you or those in your care are exposed to wildfire smoke, consider taking extra precautions to reduce your exposure. Wildfire smoke is a constantly-changing mixture of particles and gasses which includes many chemicals that can harm your health, according to Environment Canada.

Check out the Government of Canada's website here for tips on how to stay safe with the smoke.

Construction and manufacturing have offset job losses in tourism to give Kelowna the second lowest unemployment rate in Canada. Carli Berry

Kelowna’s Tourism Centre Photographer: Carli Berry

City Park Kelowna. | Photographer: Carli Berry

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Carli Berry

Carli Berry has been telling stories in the Okanagan for the past three years and after finding her footing in the newspaper industry, joined the Infonews team in January 2020. Recipient of the 2019 MA Murray award for feature writing, Carli is passionate about stories that involve housing, business and the environment. Born on Vancouver Island, she is happy to say Okanagan Lake reminds, her slightly, of the ocean. Carli can be reached at (250) 864-7494 or email cberry@infonews.ca.