Vancouver, BC – November 2, 2026. The BC Real Estate Association (BCREA), BC Lung Foundation, and Real Estate Foundation of BC are launching a third annual Radon Gas Public Awareness Campaign. The 2026 campaign is dedicated to the memory of REALTORS® Jill Hall and Tina Mak, who both passed away earlier this year. 

After being diagnosed with lung cancer as non-smokers, both Jill and Tina became tireless advocates for radon awareness, creating content or giving interviews, speaking to peer groups, and working with experts to help British Columbians understand and act on the risks of radon. 

REALTORS_® Jill Hall and Tina Mak

Building on Jill and Tina's advocacy, the 2026 Radon Gas Public Awareness Campaign will use digital advertising on multiple platforms to direct the public to RadonKills.ca/BC, where they can learn about testing their homes and addressing elevated radon levels. 

“Jill Hall and Tina Mak inspired all of us at BCREA, devoting hours of their own time to raising radon awareness,” said BCREA CEO Trevor Koot. “We’re proud to carry on this work in their honour.” 

Despite traditionally low public awareness, radon is a threat to homeowners and their families not just in British Columbia, but across the country. About one in five homes in Canada is estimated to have radon levels at or above the Canadian guideline. Exposure to the colourless, odourless radioactive gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Canadians after smoking, estimated to cause more than 3,000 lung cancer deaths in the country each year. 

Radon levels are typically highest during the heating season, between October and April, making Radon Action Month in November an important time to raise awareness and encourage British Columbians to test their homes. 

“Testing your home is simple and is the first step in keeping you and your family safe,” said BC Lung Foundation President & CEO Christopher Lam. “Every home is different; your radon level can vary significantly from your neighbours, and the only way to know is to test.”

In memory of Jill Hall and Tina Mak, BCREA, the BC Lung Foundation, and the Real Estate Foundation of BC encourage all British Columbians to learn more, test their homes, and protect themselves and their families. Visit RadonKills.ca/BC for more information. 

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For more information: 
Craig Battle
Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist  
[email protected] 
604.742.2790 

About BCREA 
BCREA is the provincial association for BC REALTORS®. As a champion for the real estate sector, BCREA is driven by connecting communities and enriching lives. Working in collaboration with the province’s real estate boards and associations, our mission is to lead the real estate sector through innovative advocacy, professional development, research, and support. 

About BC Lung Foundation 
Established more than a century ago to fight tuberculosis, the BC Lung Foundation is dedicated to helping prevent lung disease and improving lung health. Through research, education, advocacy, and patient support initiatives, BC Lung offers hope, help, and a voice to the one in five British Columbians affected by a lung condition. For more information, visit bclung.ca. 

About Real Estate Foundation of BC 
The Real Estate Foundation of BC is a philanthropic organization working to advance sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use across BC. We fund projects, connect people, and share knowledge. 

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