BC Lung Foundation installs two outdoor air quality monitors in the Cariboo Region

  • Air Quality,  
  • News,  

On Tuesday, March 31st, BC Lung Foundation visited both Watch Lake-North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department and 70 Mile House…

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How tragedy has mobilized citizens and scientists to mitigate wildfire smoke effects

  • News,  

Dangerous wildfire smoke concentrations in Canada have nearly tripled since the turn of the century. In British Columbia, summer has…

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A Far Away Fundraiser: German Firefighter to join for Climb the Wall’s 25th Anniversary

  • Climb the Wall,  
  • News,  

BC Lung Foundation’s Climb the Wall fundraising event has become an annual reunion of firefighters from around British Columbia. With…

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Updated radon provisions coming in BC Building Code 2024

  • Healthy Indoor Environments,  

New changes are coming to the BC Building Code. As the government stated in a press release dated December 5, Building Code 2024 will require radon systems...

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Climate adaptation means justice for people with lung conditions

  • Healthy Indoor Environments,  

Dr. Noah Quastel  The BC Government is creating a Climate Preparedness and Adaption Strategy (CPAS). A public consultation was open...

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New community testing shows Central Okanagan is a radon hotspot

  • Healthy Indoor Environments,  

Dr. Noah Quastel Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, killing over 3000 Canadians a year. This...

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