What’s happening in the Atlantic Region?
- Radon Detector Library Loan Program: Over 150 devices have been distributed amongst the Nova Scotia Public libraries for loan
- Giv’er Miramichi added radon to November 2018 calendar, which is delivered to every household in the region
- Wabana, NL on Belle Island distributed free test kits as a part of the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge
- Moncton, NB: Hosted the Atlantic Radon Workshop presented by CARST with an Awareness Evening, handing out free test kits. Moncton was the first of the 100 Radon Test Kits communities.
Do you know of radon initiatives or events happening in the Atlantic Region? Is your municipality doing something related to radon? Share your event!
Radon in the news:
- “Trudeau warns fear-mongering over immigration will be part of election campaign,” CBC, January 25, 2019
- “COMMENTARY: Mineral surveys of Nova Scotia would help industry, enhance public safety,” The Chronicle Herald, November 27, 2018
- “VOICE OF THE PEOPLE: Test for Radon,” The Chronicle Herald, November 24, 2018
- “More radon detector kits coming to libraries to help keep up with demand,” Halifax Today, November 23, 2018
- “More radon detector kits coming to local libraries,” Cape Breton Post, November 23, 2018
- “Radon Detector Library Loan program gets an influx of new devices to help meet demand,” Haligonia, November 22, 2018
- “Radon detectors in high demand at Nova Scotia libraries,” CBC, November 21, 2018
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Organizational Stakeholders:
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Lung Association of Nova Scotia
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia is a charitable health organization dedicated to improving quality of life by preventing and managing lung disease through advocacy, patient services, education & research. The Atlantic Region Lung Associations provide education and awareness to Atlantic Canadians about radon and the health risks associated with long-term exposure to high concentrations. In addition, the Atlantic Lung Associations sell Health Canada approved long-term radon test kits, which includes laboratory analysis costs.
https://ns.lung.ca/lung-health/radon-gas
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Prince Edward Island Lung Association
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Newfoundland & Labrador Lung Association
The Newfoundland & Labrador Lung Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to achieving healthy breathing for the people of Newfoundland & Labrador through programs in Education, Research and Advocacy, sustained by the formalized activities of fundraising, volunteerism, and organizational development. The Atlantic Region Lung Associations provide education and awareness to Atlantic Canadians about radon and the health risks associated with long-term exposure to high concentrations. In addition, the Atlantic Lung Associations sell Health Canada approved long-term radon test kits, which includes laboratory analysis costs.
