Editor's note: The map ... radon tests in homes across Canada. Locations on the map are nearest approximations based on partially-redacted postal data. Radon is a naturally-emitted radioactive gas ...

Some radon gas detectors sold on Amazon.ca may not accurately measure radon levels, potentially putting users at risk, Health Canada has warned.

A research initiative on radon levels in Halifax homes in 2019 showed half of the 76 homes tested had a high concentration of the gas, either at or exceeding limits set by Health Canada.

Have you used a radon detector lately? There are few identified by Health Canada that may not be giving correct readings. Health Canada has issued a recall alert and public advisory for radon ...

Health Canada has issued a safety risk warning about two radon gas detectors sold on Amazon.ca. Through sampling and evaluation, the organization’s Radiation Protection Bureau determined the ...