By Kelly Geraldine Malone THE CANADIAN PRESS A study has found air inside homes on four remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario contained carbon monoxide, fine particles, mould and other substances that increase the risk of respiratory infections. The report’s author, David Miller, a distinguished research professor at Carleton University, says there are ways to improve ventilation. “This is an opportunity not a black hole,” said Miller. The study published last month tested the air in 101 homes on Lac Seul First Nation, Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation. Three of the communities aren’t accessible by road except during a short time in winter. About 27 per cent of the homes had elevated levels of carbon monoxide. Almost half had visible mould. “Ten…
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