Sun, Apr 29: Kathe Lemon from Avenue Magazine and Aaron Goodarzi from the University of Calgary join Global Calgary Weekend Morning to talk about radon; where it comes from and how it can affect your health. Watch video
Tue, Nov 14: Have you had your home tested for radon? You may want to. A study done by the University of Calgary has found an alarming amount of homes in Calgary exceeding the acceptable levels of radon. As Lisa MacGregor reports, the radioactive gas is the second highest cause of lung cancer, after cigarette… Watch video
It’s colourless, odourless, and dangerous. If you haven’t tested your home for radon in Alberta, it can increase your risk of lung cancer. Continue reading
There could be a potentially deadly killer in your home that you might not know about. Continue reading
Radon is an odourless and colourless gas. It’s the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and southern Saskatchewan is a hotspot. Watch video
Radon gas is colourless and odourless but over time, it can prove deadly. Health Canada is working to increase public awareness of the danger, but is it enough? Continue reading
A new study suggests homes in Calgary and throughout southern Alberta may have dangerously high levels of radon gas. Continue reading
Dr. Michael Dworkind of the Segal Cancer Centre joins Laura Casella to talk about the dangers of radon gas in your home. Watch video
Thu, Nov 10: It’s called a silent killer in New Brunswick. The radioactive gas radon exists in all homes but not everyone is acting to deal with the potentially cancer causing element. Global’s Andrew Cromwell reports. Watch video
A Health Canada survey found 21 per cent of New Brunswick homes had radon levels above the Health Canada guideline. Continue reading
Donna Pasiechnik, with the Canadian Cancer Society, talks about the dangers of radon and a free information night coming up with week. Watch video
Wed, Nov 4: The Lung Association of Alberta is urging homeowners to have their homes tested for high levels of radon gas. It’s believed radon gas is responsible for at least 3-thousand cancer deaths a year. Heather Yourex-West reports. Watch video
When Jon Fennell built his dream home outside of Cochrane a few years ago, he didn’t expect to renovate so soon. That changed after he learned dangerous amounts of radon gas has been leaking into his house. Continue reading
It’s colourless, odourless and it can cause cancer. The risk associated with indoor radon gas has prompted the Vernon Native Housing Society to start testing some of their units for the substance. The society is speaking out about radon, hoping to encourage others to take the same proactive approach. Watch video
The risk associated with indoor radon gas has prompted the Vernon Native Housing Society to start testing some of their units for the substance. Continue reading
