Vernon Cadet Training Centre halts summer operations due to air quality

Vernon Cadet Training Centre air quality wildfire smoke cadet camp closure British Columbia

The Vernon Cadet Training Centre (CTC) has suspended all operations for the remainder of the summer due to deteriorating regional air quality caused by wildfire smoke. The decision was made to prioritize the health and safety of cadets and staff.

Leadership at the facility is currently coordinating travel logistics to return participants and staff to their homes across Canada. While the camp has been a staple of the region since 1949, the current environmental conditions have rendered continued instruction impossible. Officials noted that cadets and staff have been mitigating smoke impacts by staying indoors and using N95 masks.

Despite community suggestions to use the empty facility to house wildfire evacuees, MP Scott Anderson and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty have stated that the camp is unsuitable for receiving refugees.

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David McGuinty · Scott Anderson · Vernon · Vernon Cadet Training Centre

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[● 3 SOURCES] The facility is managing logistics to return cadets and staff to their homes across Canada. todayinbc.com · pentictonwesternnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The closure is due to deteriorating regional air quality caused by wildfire smoke. todayinbc.com · pentictonwesternnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Vernon Cadet Training Centre has ceased all training for the remainder of the summer. todayinbc.com · pentictonwesternnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The camp has been deemed unsuitable for housing wildfire evacuees. todayinbc.com · pentictonwesternnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Cadets and staff have been following provincial recommendations by staying indoors and wearing N95 masks. todayinbc.com · pentictonwesternnews.com