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Butt out: New graphic images set to roll out on Canadian cigarette packsThe images highlight tongue, stomach and neck cancer as well as gangrene for the first time since Canada led the world in adopting the hard-hitting quit-smoking approach in 2001.CanadaJan 16
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Firefighters respond to 7 fires in 7 days caused by cigarette butts in LangfordLangford Fire Rescue says seven fires in seven days were started in the area due to cigarette butts being improperly thrown away, One fire was started on a balconyFireMay 23, 2023
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$750K in damages estimated from Saskatoon fireAn investigation into the fire found that it started inside a pillar that was supporting the roof over the front door.FireJul 12, 2022
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Canada’s move to add warning on single cigarettes good step but not enough: expertsCanada is poised to become the first country to require written health warnings printed on individual cigarettes. Health experts say it's a step in the right direction.CanadaJun 12, 2022
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Police searching for 3 suspects in cigarette robbery at Dartmouth gas stationHalifax police said the suspects went behind the counter and began to fill a bag with cigarette packs and demanded money from the till.CrimeJun 11, 2022
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Group unveils Canada’s 1st cigarette surfboard in battle against plastic pollutionTh Surfrider Foundation Pacific Rim unveiled the "Dart Board" to mark the 30th anniversary of World Oceans Day, in a bid to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the ocean.EnvironmentJun 8, 2022
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Damage pegged at $25k after fire above The Richmond Tavern in London, Ont.London's fire department says quick work by tavern employees and crews prevented what could have been a costlier damage bill for the historic watering hole.CanadaOct 6, 2021
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Fire worries extend to Vancouver amid prolonged hot, dry weather'The most common cause, and almost the exclusive cause, of fires in the city of Vancouver is improperly discarded smoking material,' said Vancouver Fire Capt. Jonathan Gormick.WeatherJul 3, 2021
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Lit cigarette, hand sanitizer ignite major car fire in MarylandA car was totally destroyed in Maryland after the driver ignited some hand sanitizer with his lit cigarette.TrendingMay 14, 2021
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Quebecers are smoking more cannabis during lockdown, study findsThe increase is most significant among young adults, 18 to 34 years old, with 39 per cent admitting to using more cannabis products.CannabisMay 5, 2021
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