We are challenging municipalities across Canada to take part in the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge.
Sign up today to join this challenge for 2020-2021 fall and winter.
Take Action on Radon is working with 15 communities across Canada providing 100 free radon test kits and helping them with increasing radon awareness. We are also working on lining up communities for the fall of 2020. If you have sent in your submission and haven’t heard from us, you can contact us. If you are interested in participating, we still have room for a few more communities but our list is filling up so don’t delay!
The 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge targets municipalities across Canada where radon testing has thus far been limited, but where there is a potential for homes to have elevated radon levels. The program will provide 100 test kits to each participating municipality, to be distributed to citizens for free or for a nominal fee. Each community needs to have a Community Liaisons to take on this project in their community and provide local support.
Do you think your community would be a great candidate for this project? Then maybe you’d like to become a Community Liaison.
Each community needs a Community Liaison:
- this is an individual(s) who is with a non-profit organization; municipal employee or works for a non-corporate entity
- the individual(s) would be committed to developing a Recruitment Plan to share information with their community members to help recruit 100 participants for the project (resources for a recruitment plan can be found below)
- the individual(s) would develop an idea for distribution and collection strategy for the radon test kits (see ideas below) including a method and timeline, and also help their community members with the online sign-up
- work with the Take Action on Radon team to keep us in touch with success and challenges so we can provide some assistance
- report back to us with lessons learned; we would love to be able to use your success and challenges to help other communities
Find more resources and Frequently Asked Questions.
Want more information? Check out the following information: 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge Information Package
Or perhaps you are ready to jump in? Complete this form to sign up your community.
Additional Information/Resources:
100 Radon Test Kit Challenge Information Package
100 Radon Test Kit Challenge Community Sign up Form
Simple instruction brainstorming – Fall/Winter Campaign 2019 (word doc)
2019 Upcoming 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge Communities
| Name of Community |
Awareness Event/Detector Distribution |
Detector Return Dates/Location |
| Valemount,BC | Attend an Open House at the
Village of Valemount Town Office, 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Pick up your test kits: Nov. 18-19-20 8:30am to 12:30pm, and 1:30pm to 4:30pm |
Village of Valemount Town Office 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 March 2-6, 2020 8:30am to 12:30pm, & 1:30pm to 4:30pm |
| Summerland,BC | Test kits will be distributed at the
Arena Banquet Room November 19th 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pre-register by clicking here. Local radon expert Cody Wright will be present to answer any questions related to radon. |
Summerland Recreational Office 13205 Kelly Ave. Summerland BC V0H 1Z0 March 2 – 6, 2020 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Coquitlam, BC |
November 14th from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
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| McBride, BC | Register for your free test kit, while supplies last, by calling the Village Office at 250-569-2229.
For more information and to pick up one of 100 free test kits. Attend a Free Information Night Village of McBride Community Hall November 20th at 7 p.m . |
Village of McBride Office 100 Robson Centre McBride, BC V0J 2E0 March 2 – 6, 2020 |
| Abbotsford, BC | Test kits will be distributed at the City’s Matsqui Centennial Auditorium located at 32315 South Fraser Way
November 20 at 7th p.m. A local radon expert will be present to answer any questions. Those interested can pre-register at bmoen@abbotsford.ca. |
City of Abbotsford Building Permits & Licences – 1st Floor 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 March 2 – 6, 2020
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| Dauphin, MB | Test kits will be distributed at the:
Multipurpose Seniors Centre November 5th from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 204-638-4531 or visit the Municipality for advanced registration. |
Rural Municipality of Dauphin PO Box 574 Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 2V4 February 18 – 21, 2020 8:00am – noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm |
| Brandon, MB | Test kits will be distributed:
Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation, 440 Rosser Avenue, on November 12th at 6 p.m Residents are asked to preregister and attend the information session by emailing admin@bnrc.ca or calling 204-729-2490. Residents should note that a dedicated number of test kits are available by ward. |
Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation 440 Rosser Avenue, Brandon MB, R7A 0K3February 24 – 28, 20208:30 am – 4:30 pm
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| Harrison Park, MB |
Municipality of Harrison Park, 43 Gateway street, Onanole MB March 2 – 6, 2020 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
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| Calabogie, ON | Radon test kits will be distributed on
Thursday, November 21st at 7 p.m., Calabogie Community Centre, located at 574 Mill St. Kelly Bush, Manager, Radon Education and Awareness, Health Canada will talk about the health risks associated with elevated levels of radon in a home. Daryl Wagner, Fire Chief and Building Official, Greater Madawaska will be in attendance. To preregister, contact Janine Grant, Community Liaison, 100 Test Kit Challenge, by email at janinegrant55@gmail.com or by phone at 289-260-1729. |
Township Office of Greater Matawaska, 19 Parnell Street, Calabogie Ontario, K0J 1H0 March 2 – 6, 2020 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| Pembroke, ON | Residents of Renfrew County and District can register for a free test kit, while supplies last, by calling RCDHU at 1-800-267-1097 EXT. 555 or 613-735-8654 EXT. 555.
For more information and to pick-up one of the 100 radon test kits, residents must present themselves to the Pembroke Best Western Hotel on November 13th at 6 p.m. |
Renfrew County and District Health Unit 7 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 February 24 – 28, 2020 8:30am – 4:30pm |
| North Grenville, ON | Details coming shortly | |
| Sherbrooke, QC |
For a Free Information session and to pick up your radon test kit. November 21, 2019
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| Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC | For a free information session and to pick up your radon test kit.
Vaudreuil-Dorion Library Nov. 20th at 7:00 pm |
Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion 2555 Dutrisac, 2ieme étage bureau 200, Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 7E6 March 2-13, 2020 |
| Halifax, NS | The information night has already passed.
Pick up your free test kits while they last at: The Lung Association of Nova Scotia, |
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia, 6331 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax, NS January 27th to 31st, 2020 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
2018/2019 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge Communities
| Name of Community | Final Report | Did you receive a test kit, but not use it?
There is still time here are links you will need.
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| Golden, BC | Coming Soon |
Start Test Survey – complete when test is opened |
| Salmon Arm, BC | Coming Soon |
Start Test Survey – complete when test is opened |
| Spruce Grove, AB | Coming Soon |
Start Test Survey – complete when test is opened |
| Souris, MB | Coming Soon |
Start Test Survey – complete when test is opened |
| Winnipeg, MB | Coming Soon |
Start Test Survey – complete when test is opened |
| Wilmot Township, ON | Coming Soon |
Start Test Survey – complete when test is opened |
| Port Colborne, ON | Coming Soon |
Start Test Survey – complete when test is opened |
| Moncton, NB | Coming Soon |
Start Test Survey – complete when test is opened |
| Wabana, NL | Coming Soon |
Start Test Survey – complete when test is opened |
