Do you have a passion for outdoor spaces, community well-being, and making a real impact in Zeballos? The Village of Zeballos is looking for dedicated volunteers to join the Parks Advisory Committee!
This is your chance to work alongside community members, Council, and staff to help shape the future of our parks. Your voice matters in making recommendations that will enhance, protect, and improve our green spaces for generations to come.
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has partnered with Take Action On Radon to protect residents from lung cancer this November by participating in the National 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge.
Too few Canadians are aware that the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers can be found right in their own homes. Radon gas is a concern across Canada, but only a radon test will indicate whether the levels in your home are a health concern to you and your family.
Residents throughout the Strathcona Region are invited to protect their health by testing their homes for radon this winter with the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge. This free program includes a Radon Virtual Information Session on Monday November 25th, that covers the health effects of radon, why it’s a concern in the area, and what Health Canada recommends for homeowners. Free test kits will be available to 100 households, with details provided during the virtual information session.
“The 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to support families throughout the region as they work to protect their health” said Strathcona Regional District Board Chair, Mark Baker. “Over the past few years, we’ve all gained a deeper understanding of the importance of air quality, and radon gas is a crucial part of that discussion.”
“Radon is a well-established human carcinogen and testing and reducing radon levels is an important method of lung cancer prevention” said Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol, a researcher from the Faculty of Sciences from Simon Fraser University. “Residential radon is marked as Canadians’ primary exposure to radon; preventing radon exposure will reduce the number of Canadians dying of lung cancer.”
According to Pam Warkentin, Executive Director of CARST and Project Manager for Take Action on Radon, many Canadians are aware of radon gas but have not yet tested their homes. Whether it’s your first time hearing about radon or a familiar topic, if you haven’t tested your home yet, now is the perfect opportunity to do so. For those who have tested in the past, CARST recommends re-testing every 3 to 5 years to ensure continued safety.
Now is the perfect time to Take Action on Radon.
To learn more about radon and how to test your home, visit: TakeActionOnRadon.ca
Radon test kits can be picked up from Tuesday, November 26, to Friday, November 29, at the SRD office, located at 990 Cedar St., Campbell River, BC. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Funding for this project is provided by Health Canada.
BC Hydro is planning a power outage on Wednesday November 23, 2022 from 8:30am to 5pm for the following addresses
601-604, 606 Keno Crs; 108, 165, 173 Maquinna Ave; 501-504, 506-507, 509, 511 Reno St
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The Annual Report serves as an opportunity to communicate with citizens, stakeholders and others regarding the Village’s financial performance. It highlights accomplishments and statistics for the year completed as well as future Village goals. The annual report also includes the Village’s audited financial statements.
The Annual Report must be available to the public at the municipal office for inspection 14 days before the adoption by Council. The Report will be adopted at the Regular Meeting on June 28, 2022 at 7 pm.
Please see the DRAFT 2021 Annual Report here, and relay any questions or comments to our Council at reception@zeballos.com or by calling 250-761-4229.
