About Us

Know-vember is a contest that challenges Canadians to get “in the know” about radon and spread the word for a chance to win prizes.

Join us this Radon Action Month for an exciting opportunity to raise awareness about radon and make a difference in your community! From educational initiatives to testing and mitigation efforts, there are countless ways to get involved and win exciting prizes.

Know-vember is an initiative run by Take Action on Radon.

Take Action on Radon (TAOR) is a national initiative, funded by Health Canada, dedicated to raising awareness about radon gas across Canada.

TAOR works to bring together experts, advocates, policymakers, and concerned citizens to work together to reduce radon levels in homes across the country and ultimately reduce cancer risk.

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is dedicated to saving lives and preventing cancer across Canada. Through a multifaceted approach that encompasses research, education, advocacy, policy, cancer prevention, and support, CCS works tirelessly to reduce the burden of cancer on individuals, families, and communities.

CCS has key initiatives in cancer prevention including raising awareness about modifiable risk factors, such as tobacco use, sun safety, exposure to radon, and other lifestyle factors. By addressing root causes of cancer and promoting proactive measures to reduce risk, CCS is leading the charge in creating a future where cancer is less prevalent and more manageable. CCS empowers Canadians to take control of their health and minimize their risk of cancer.

CARST is a national association that brings together individuals and organizations who recognize the need and are driven to help Canadians with reducing their radon exposure and preventing lung cancer from radon. We provide a place where Canadians can find help in understanding, and reducing their risk from radon. We provide our members with access to radon relevant resources, opportunities to learn more about radon research and standards, and connect with other stakeholders to promote opportunities to work together to increase radon awareness and improve standards across the country.

What is Radon?

Radon is a gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Radon comes from the ground, and can be found at high levels in some buildings. This is dangerous because breathing in high levels of radon for a long time increases the risk of lung cancer.

All homes have some level of radon gas, the question is – how much? The only way to know is to test.

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Get to know radon by taking a closer look at some common radon questions in our Radon Game.