District of Hope
November 2024
The Fraser Valley Regional District is pleased to announce that they have signed up to host the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge program for residents this November. The 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge is a program that provides free radon test kits to residents. Once you have pre-registered, all program participants are encouraged to attend the online Radon Information Session to learn more about the health effects of radon, why it’s a concern in our area, and Health Canada’s recommendations for homeowners. The information session will also provide all participants with details on where and when to pick up their free radon detector.
Last year, Take Action on Radon provided residents of Fraser Valley Regional District an opportunity to test their homes for radon. The results from that survey showed that in some regions over 25% of homes were above Health Canada’s guideline, further emphasizing the need for all homes to be tested for radon.
“Radon is a well-established human carcinogen and testing and reducing radon levels is an important method of lung cancer prevention.” says Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol, a researcher from the Faculty of Sciences from Simon Fraser University, “Residential radon is marked as Canadians' primary exposure to radon; preventing radon exposure will reduce the number of Canadians dying of lung cancer.”
‘We are seeing awareness increase in many areas across Canada. Many people know that testing for radon is an important action in looking after their health,” says Pam Warkentin, Executive Director of CARST and Project Manager, Take Action on Radon. “If you tested for radon years ago, it may be time to test again. Or if you haven’t gotten around to it, this is your chance to stop putting it off and get your radon test.”
Funding for this project is provided by Health Canada.
For residents of the Fraser Valley Regional District now is the perfect time to Take Action on Radon. Only 100 free kits are available and so residents must sign up for the program at https://form.jotform.com/243028710673252
Participants will be able to pick up their radon test from various locations around the Fraser Valley. Log on to the form to check out locations.
About Take Action on Radon
Take Action on Radon is a national initiative that works to bring together radon stakeholders and raise radon awareness across Canada. The initiative is led by the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) and the Canadian Cancer Society.
To learn more about radon and how to test your home, visit: TakeActionOnRadon.ca
Check out recent Fraser Valley Report:
Mission: Mission 2024 Radon results
Hope: Hope 2024 Radon results
Harrison Hot Springs and Kent: Harrison Hot Springs 2024 Radon results
Cultus Lake: Cultus Lake 2024 Radon results
Chilliwack: Chilliwack 2024 Radon results