In her editor’s message, Tanya Vlaskalin welcomes readers to 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse. She highlights stronger ties with the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) through the 2026 joint conference and new NORM and CRPA-CARST working groups, and reaffirms CRPA’s dedication to international collaboration.
In this edition of the Health Physics Corner, Jeff Sandeman asks how you would identify and isolate a radiation source inside a sealed truck. He breaks down a number of possible solutions and offers an example from his own experience. Keep reading to find out what really happened!
CRPA announced the names of new CRPA(R) recipients following the fall 2025 exams in Hamilton and Vancouver. The CRPA(R) designation is the highest level of competency recognized by CRPA and assures employers, regulators, and the public of a professional’s expertise. The next exam will be held in Saskatoon in May.
In this president’s message, Tara Hargreaves highlights the upcoming CRPA and Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) joint conference, thanks members for their contributions, and encourages new people to get involved as we move into the new year. Find out what you can expect from CRPA in 2026!
This editor’s message focuses on highlights from a great 2025 CRPA Conference in Hamilton that blended science, networking, and fun—from a keynote on saving rhinos with nuclear science to a series of engaging sessions, lively hospitality, and unforgettable firsts, attendees left inspired.
This Health Physics Corner discusses Fluorine-18 production in a PET cyclotron. How much Fluorine-18 activity can be generated using a 3-hour irradiation? What’s the approximate unshielded effective dose rate at 3 metres?
For radiation safety professionals, receiving their CRPA(R) designation means achieving the highest level of competency recognized by CRPA in Canada.
CRPA proudly announces the names of the newest CRPA(R)s and shares information about upcoming exam opportunities. Learn more about deadlines, prep resources, and more.
CRPA President Tara Hargreaves reflects on her community’s resilience, celebrates the success of this year’s conference, and shares what’s ahead for professional growth and collaboration.
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.
CRPA president Corie Houldsworth looks back at CRPA’s past and at the history of radiation protection in Canada and beyond. She is also looking forward to what the future holds. She talks about how this ties in with this year’s conference theme: “Forging the Future.”
