Meet Keith

I first became aware of the dangers of radon gas back in 2007, when Canadian Coast Guard stations and federal buildings across the country were being tested. At the time, I never imagined that this invisible threat would one day touch my own home and family.

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In 2020, when Kimberley became my full-time home, I received a notice from Health Canada encouraging everyone to test their homes for radon. Curious and concerned, I began testing not only my rental properties but also the homes of friends. What I discovered was alarming: most homes in Kimberley were far above Health Canada’s guideline of 100 Bq/m³.

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Determined to make a difference, I built my first radon mitigation system with the help of a friend, successfully reducing radon levels in that home to under 30 Bq/m³. But the most personal wake-up call came when I tested my own home in Upper Chapman Camp. The results were staggering — over 900 Bq/m³. That’s a level of radon exposure more dangerous than smoking two packs of cigarettes a day, right where my family and children live and play.

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Helping people and standing up for safety has always been part of who I am. I spent more than a decade serving as a member of the Canadian Coast Guard and the North Shore Search and Rescue team, experiences that taught me the importance of vigilance, preparedness, and protecting others.

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Now, through encouraging radon testing and providing mitigation solutions, I’ve found a way to continue that same mission: supporting a healthy and safe way of life for families in our community. I’m committed to making homes safer, raising awareness about this silent danger, and giving families peace of mind — because everyone deserves to breathe freely in the place they call home.