Radon Education & Resources for Winnipeg Homeowners

Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can build up inside homes and increase the risk of lung cancer over long-term exposure. The only way to know your level is to test, since radon cannot be seen or smelled. Below you’ll find practical, locally relevant articles to help Winnipeg homeowners understand radon, testing, mitigation, and what to do next.

Radon Featured on CBC. What Winnipeg Homeowners Should Know
Cheryl Hill Cheryl Hill

Radon Featured on CBC. What Winnipeg Homeowners Should Know

Radon was recently featured in a national CBC News segment, raising new questions about radon exposure and Canada’s current guidelines. Radon is an invisible gas that can enter homes from the soil and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Here’s what Winnipeg homeowners should know about radon, testing, and how to reduce levels in their homes.

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Why Basements Matter When Testing for Radon
Cheryl Hill Cheryl Hill

Why Basements Matter When Testing for Radon

Why are radon levels often higher in basements? This article explains how radon enters homes, how airflow affects indoor levels, and what Canadian guidelines say homeowners should understand.

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What is Radon and Why is it in the News?
Cheryl Hill Cheryl Hill

What is Radon and Why is it in the News?

If you’ve only recently heard about radon, you’re not alone. This article breaks down what radon is, why it’s being talked about nationally, and how that conversation applies to homes in Manitoba and Winnipeg.

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The Winnipeg Winter Problem No One is Talking About: Radon Gas
Cheryl Hill Cheryl Hill

The Winnipeg Winter Problem No One is Talking About: Radon Gas

When Olympic-level athlete and non-smoker Rachael Malmberg was diagnosed with lung cancer, she traced the risk back to radon in her home. Her story highlights a hidden danger many Winnipeg homeowners face, especially in winter, when radon levels peak inside sealed homes.

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Radon Awareness Month in Winnipeg: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2025
Cheryl Hill Cheryl Hill

Radon Awareness Month in Winnipeg: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2025

Every November, Winnipeg recognizes Radon Awareness Month, a reminder that Manitoba has some of the highest radon levels in Canada and that long-term exposure is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Learn why winter increases radon levels, how free screening kits work, and your options for testing and mitigation.

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What Are Safe Radon Levels in Canadian Homes?
Cheryl Hill Cheryl Hill

What Are Safe Radon Levels in Canadian Homes?

In Canada, the radon action level is 200 Bq/m³. Below this is considered safe. Between 200 and 600 Bq/m³, homeowners should seriously consider mitigating to prevent long-term health risks. Above 600 Bq/m³, immediate action is required to reduce exposure.

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Why is Radon Gas Dangerous?
Cheryl Hill Cheryl Hill

Why is Radon Gas Dangerous?

Radon gas can enter homes through cracks in floors, walls, or foundations, and collects indoors. When you breathe in radon, it gets into the lining of your lungs and gives off radiation. Over a long time, that can damage the cells there and lead to lung cancer.

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