The results of Oliver’s 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge during the winter of 2024-25 are in and 47 of the 83 homes tested (57 per cent) during the 91-day alpha track testing have come in above Health Canada’s guideline of 200 Bq/m3.
Osoyoos is joining the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge organized by Take Action on Radon, a coalition of national health organizations which distributes 100 free radon test kits to communities.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has joined a national health initiative to combat radon gas — the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada after smoking.
The Town of Oliver has denied a request from FortisBC to contribute towards a water upgrade project.
