Get to know CRPA’s new president, Tara Hargreaves, from her career in radiation safety to her passion for mentorship and membership growth. Tara shares her vision for the organization’s future, her leadership journey, her goals, and what excites her most about guiding the association forward.
The CRPA board of directors reflects on a milestone year that featured a new website, policy and governance updates, additional funding, representation at international events, and the launch of a young professionals’ award. Having celebrated its 45th anniversary, CRPA is looking ahead with fresh leadership.
The 2026 Canadian Radiation Protection Association conference will be hosted in partnership with the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists in Saskatoon. The two associations have common goals and hosting the conference collaboratively will allow them to span a broader variety of topics.
Last fall, the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada invited Jill Robertson, Ali Shoushtarian, Jillian Woods, and Pam Warkentin to share their experiences with radon testing in workplaces as part of a webinar panel. We are sharing some of that discussion with Bulletin readers.
This is the first in a series of articles exploring researchers and developments that set the stage for the radiological protection field we know today. We begin with Harriet Brooks, Canada’s first female nuclear physicist.
The most recent meeting of the Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee took place in October 2024. Learn more about the topics covered and presentations from federal members.
A new group called the Ontario Universities Radiation Safety Officers (OURSO) was formed by RSOs who recognized that they were experiencing similar challenges and would benefit from pooling their knowledge and experience. Their mandate is to reduce the risk of university research involving radiation and to engage with regulators.
Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus, because of its geographical proximity, is uniquely positioned to train employees for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk River Labs.
Canadian Light Source Education Programs lead Tracy Walker talks about how her team provides professional development for educators to help bridge the gap between science and science education through experiential learning.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) held a four-day workshop for Indigenous Girls from Saskatchewan. Called, “Osk âyak ê wîcihisocik—Young people helping themselves,” the event blended science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities with Indigenous teachings.
