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Flavoured vape products especially addictive to kids, health minister saysAsked how flavoured vape products attracting children are different from flavoured alcohol or flavoured cannabis products, Health Minister Mark Holland said on Thursday that the nicotine in the flavoured vapes is especially addictive. He added vapes were originally billed as tools to help people quit smoking, but he sees it as another avenue for youth...HealthMay 30
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Is vaping tax enough to stop future generations from getting hooked?Vaping is set to get more expensive this summer, thanks to a federal tax increase announced in Canada’s federal budget this year. Ottawa says making vaping more expensive means fewer will take up the habit, which health experts warn can result in the same kind of health problems plaguing cigarette smokers. But as David Akin...CanadaMay 19
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What’s in a vape? Study uses AI to help identify hundreds of toxic chemicalsA new study from Ireland has found that flavoured vapes may produce over 100 toxic chemicals that could cause immediate harm when inhaled. Global’s Joe Scarpelli finds out just what kind of harm vaping could be doing to your health.HealthMay 11
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Toxic metals in vapes linked with major health problems in youth, study findsRecent data has shown that Canadian youth have some of the highest vaping rates in the world. Now, a new study has found a link between vaping and exposure to toxic metals, such as lead and uranium. It says even just short-term use could cause systemic harm to youth. Naomi Barghiel reports.HealthMay 3
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Ontario education minister calls for guardrails around vape detectors in washroomsOntario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says guardrails are needed for new vape detectors after a school installed sound and vape monitoring hardware in bathrooms. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.HealthMay 1
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Ontario cracking down on cell phone usage, vaping at schoolCanada’s biggest province, Ontario, is cracking down on cell phones in class and making changes to the rules when it comes to vaping. The province says it’s plan includes some of the strongest measures in this country to “protect the “mental and physical health” of children and to curb distraction at school, but some advocates...CanadaApr 28
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Edmonton police tape off section of 82nd Avenue, witness recounts hectic arrival of multiple police unitsA section of Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue near 95th Street have been taped off by police since early Wednesday. As Kendra Slugoski reports, there is little information about what happened but a woman said she saw a vehicle speeding down the road, followed by multiple emergency vehicles.Global News Morning EdmontonJul 17
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Ontario unveils plan to ban cell phones, vapes from classroomsOntario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Sunday the province’s plan to ban cell phones and vapes from classrooms, with enforcement starting in the fall. In addition, he announced $17.5 million in funding to bolster mental health supports to connect students and families with mental health services.CanadaApr 28
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Ontario school board installs vape detectors that also listen for loud noises in washroomsThe Peel District School Board has installed vape detectors in some of its washrooms that also listen for loud noises. The board says it needs to get serious tackling students vaping on its property but one privacy expert worries the technology could lead to stricter surveillance in the future. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief...Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 29
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Clearcut discovered near Cape Scott Provincial ParkJust days after the province announced protections for tens of thousands of hectares of old-growth timber in Clayoquot Sound, concern is being raised about another Vancouver Island forest that’s been logged. Paul Johnson shows us the aftermath of a clear-cut just outside the boundaries of a provincial park.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 20
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‘Teachers want kids to pay attention,’ Ford says as Ontario limits cell phone use in schoolsThe Ontario government announced on Sunday that it’s introducing new limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children. Responding to the announcement on Monday, Premier Doug Ford said, “Teacher’s want the kids to pay attention.”CanadaApr 29
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Fredericton to cut red tape on secondary unitsIn Fredericton, efforts are underway to streamline regulations for secondary dwellings such as in-law suites and accessory units on properties. Its aim is to make the city more affordable. Anna Mandin reports on what’s to come and the potential impact the changes may have on the community.Global News at 6 New BrunswickJun 11
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‘Too much red tape’ behind decision to cancel Montreal’s Canada Day paradeThe annual Canada Day Parade in downtown Montreal has been cancelled just two weeks before the big event. As Tim Sargeant reports, the organizer says there are too many bureaucratic obstacles to overcome in order to make it happen.Jun 20
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Saskatoon investigators tape off and search Fairhaven School groundsOn Wednesday morning, Saskatoon police restricted access to Fairhaven School as the canine unit used a police dog to search the field and parking lot.Jun 12
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Health Matters: Federal budget increases taxes for tobacco, vapingThe federal government is boosting taxes for tobacco and vaping as laid out in its 2024 budget. The government will collect an additional four dollars per carton of 200 cigarettes. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for April 17, 2024.Health MattersApr 17
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Harvey Weinstein expected to return to NYC court as he faces a retrial of #MeToo rape caseDisgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein is expected to return to a New York City court Wednesday as he faces a retrial of his landmark #MeToo-era rape case.CrimeMay 29
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces another lawsuit over alleged rape, sexual assaultSean “Diddy” Combs is facing another lawsuit, the second this week. In a suit filed Thursday, a woman accuses the rap mogul of rape and sexual assault. Meanwhile, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is responding for the first time to graphic video of Combs physically assaulting her in 2016.CrimeMay 24
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Global National: May 19The Iranian president, a hardliner who was touted as a potential successor to the country’s supreme leader, was returning from neighbouring Azerbaijan when the helicopter carrying him and his foreign minister suffered a hard landing. President Ebrahim Raisi was instrumental in the recent crackdown against protesters demanding freedom for women in Iran, and news of...Global NationalMay 19
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RPS tape off Regent Park during investigationOn Monday, a Regina Police Service (RPS) vehicle was seen outside of a bungalow near the intersection of Sherwood Drive and Ellison Crescent while investigators remained on scene.May 13
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Owen Teague and Kevin Durand on bringing their characters to lifeWe get an exclusive peek into the thrilling “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” with stars Owen Teague and Kevin Durand! Owen dives into the post-apocalyptic ape society inhabited by his character, Noa, while Kevin shares his experience stepping into the shoes of the tyrannical Proximus Caesar. Plus, they talk to us about bringing...The Morning ShowMay 8