Loan-able Radon Detection Kits in Kootenay Public Libraries

Health Canada, Simon Fraser University and the BC Lung Association are making radon detection kits available to all public libraries in the Kootenays.

Radon is radioactive and comes from naturally occurring uranium in soils and rocks and it is an odorless, tasteless, and colourless indoor air hazard that can lead to serious health issues.

There are several regions in Canada that have higher levels of uranium than others, and parts of the Kootenay and Boundary region fall into that category.

The aim of this lending program is to increase awareness about radon and encourage people to test their homes, as majority of the exposures occur where people spent most of their time. The digital monitors are extremely easy to use: all one has to do is place the device in a specific area for three to four weeks to determine the radon level in that environment.

Kits come with information about the gas and strategies to reduce exposure. Radon kits can also be purchased at places like home hardware.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

Puck drop date set for KIJHL season

The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19, when the league’s 21 teams each embark on a 44-game schedule.

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16). 
- Advertisement -