Radon gas may be giving more Canadians lung cancer. Scientists are racing to save lives – CBC

National study collecting toenail clippings to prove radon exposure, with goal of broadening cancer screenings

Jan 26, 2026

When Steve Blake moved into his brand new home in 1995, he felt lucky.

The house was well-built. Solid construction. No leaks. The basement was comfortable enough to work in, so every weekday morning, after seeing his kids off to school, the Calgary financial advisor set up shop downstairs in his home office.

Blake kept up that routine for more than a quarter-century, spending roughly six hours a day, five days a week, in the basement.

He had no idea it could be slowly killing him.

In 2023, at the age of 55, he developed a nagging cough. Blake didn’t worry much at first; he felt healthy, biked regularly and had a reputation as one of Alberta’s top golfers.

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