Masks for East Van

BC’s first annual clean air festival promotes immunocompromised accessibility

By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer On September 2, BC’s first annual Clean Air Festival occurred at Trout Lake in East Vancouver. The event is supported by Protect Our Province, Safe Schools Coalition BC, Masks4EastVan, and Do No Harm BC. It promoted an accessible space where immunocompromised individuals can find sanctuary among peers who relate to ongoing concerns around airborne pathogens, like COVID-19, and pollutants that significantly affect air quality.  To learn more about the event’s significance, The Peak connected with festival supporter and organizer, Dr. Karina Zeidler, who believes everyone has the right to clean air, similar to access to…

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