Officials are warning people in the Okanagan to get their homes tested for radon. Nearly one in five homes test above provincial guidelines. Continue reading →

It’s invisible, odourless and tasteless, but over time, it can be deadly. Radon is a gas that seeps into homes through cracks, and the Okanagan is a hotspot. As Jules Knox reports, there are things you can do to keep your family safe. Watch video →

Session will take place on Monday evening at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Continue reading →

Up to 50 participants in the session will receive a free radon test kit. Continue reading →

Mon, Dec 10: Radon gas exposure is a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in Canada. New research from the University of Calgary suggests the risk of being exposed to the deadly gas in your own home varies in Alberta, depending on where you live. Watch video →

New research from the University of Calgary suggests that one in six homes in rural Alberta have dangerous levels of radon gas. Continue reading →

The Lung Association of Manitoba said that our province ranks the second highest in the country for radon contamination. Watch video →

About 100 people die from the effects of radon here in Manitoba each year, according to the Lung Association. Continue reading →

Sixteen per cent of the homes in Saskatchewan are estimated to be above the radon level guideline which is 200 Bq/m3. Watch video →

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada and Saskatchewan is a hot spot. Continue reading →

Manitoba has the second highest rate of radon in homes across Canada. Officials are urging residents to test for the odourless and tasteless gas in your home. Continue reading →

If radon is found in your home, there are ways to bring the levels down that are safe. Watch video →

A guest on Global News Morning in Winnipeg shared information on the tools you can use to test your home for the presence of harmful radon gas. Watch video →

CARST Executive Director Pam Warkentin joins Global News Morning to discuss radon safety tips. Watch video →

Public Health encourages residents to test their homes for radon gas. Continue reading →