November 2026

Town of Carbonear is taking action to protect residents from lung cancer this October by participating in the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge.

Residents of Town of Carbonear are invited to protect their health by testing their homes for radon this winter with the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge. This free program includes a Radon Information Session that covers the health effects of radon, why it’s a concern in the area, and what Health Canada recommends for homeowners. Free test kits will be available to 100

households, with details provided during the information session.

Too few Canadians are aware that the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers can be found right in their own homes. Radon gas is a concern across Canada, but only a radon test will indicate whether the levels in your home are a health concern to you and your family.

“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.”

For residents of Town of Carbonear, now is the perfect time to Take Action on Radon. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the program at https://takeactiononradon.ca/100-radon-test-kit-challenge/ or here: https://form.jotform.com/262375920476262

The free Radon Information Session will be:

Thursday Nov. 12 at 7p.m. on zoom or in-person at: Council Chambers (Conception Bay Regional Community Centre), 256 Water Street. Participants can sign up online and will be sent a link to join the online session.

Participants will be able to pick up their radon test Friday, November 13 until Friday, Nov.20 at:

Conception Bay Regional Community Centre,

256 Water Street

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

We will also host an evening distribution on Tuesday. 7 to 9 p.m. during the week of distribution

Funding for this project is provided by Health Canada.