Okanagan a hotspot for deadly radon gas
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
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
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Salmon Arm hosting information session about radon
Session will take place on Monday evening at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Continue reading
Peterborough Public Health to hold radon information session
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Up to 50 participants in the session will receive a free radon test kit. Continue reading
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Research suggests exposure to deadly radon gas in Alberta homes varies depending on where you live
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
New research from the University of Calgary suggests that one in six homes in rural Alberta have dangerous levels of radon gas. Continue reading
Up to 30 per cent of Winnipeg homes have unsafe levels of radon: Lung association
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
About 100 people die from the effects of radon here in Manitoba each year, according to the Lung Association. Continue reading
Health Canada, Saskatchewan health groups warn residents about dangers of radon
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada and Saskatchewan is a hot spot. Continue reading
WDG Public Health hosting a radon and lung cancer information session
By Darren Baxter Anchor
Public Health encourages residents to test their homes for radon gas. Continue reading
What you should know about radon gas
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
There could be a potentially deadly killer in your home that you might not know about. Continue reading
Is there too much radon in your home? Only 6 per cent of Canadians test for dangerous gas
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
1 in 8 Calgary homes exceed Health Canada’s acceptable radon level: study
A new study suggests homes in Calgary and throughout southern Alberta may have dangerously high levels of radon gas. Continue reading