Vaping

• Using cultural connection to quit smoking across the Prairies

  While quitting smoking can feel like an uphill battle, an Indigenous-led program is helping by providing a hands-on approach to reducing commercial tobacco use.

  Health

  Jun 10
  
• Vaping causes lung and heart damage faster than cigarettes, U of A research suggests

  The vape study participants, all in their early 20s, had lung impairments — such as reduced blood flow — as well as heart dysfunction that could lead to more serious complications.

  Health

  Jun 8
  
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• Bill to reduce availability of flavoured vapes in Manitoba not enough: advocacy group

  The Manitoba government plans to reduce where flavoured vaping products can be sold, but one group says the idea does not go far enough and lags behind other provinces' efforts.

  Health

  May 27
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• Canada’s health minister ‘looking into’ idea of smoking ban after U.K. law

  Justice Minister Sean Fraser said he is not part of any discussions that may be taking place around a potential smoking ban but said he supports measures to reduce tobacco use.

  Health

  Apr 28
• The U.K. just banned smoking for life for youth. Should Canada do the same?

  The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.

  Health

  Apr 22
• Alberta students, doctors want federal ban on flavoured e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches

  Alberta based advocacy groups are hoping to convince the federal government to follow through on an old promise to ban flavoured e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches in Canada.

  Health

  Oct 15, 2025
• B.C.’s new law would go after vaping product companies for deceptive practices

  The Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act would allow the government to take legal action against companies that mislead consumers.

  Politics

  Oct 8, 2025
• Stay away from vaping to quit smoking, Canadian researchers recommend

  Recommendations outline a variety of methods to help Canadians stop smoking, but doctors say using e-cigarettes should be avoided except as a last resort.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2025
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• Ban flavoured vapes now, anti-smoking groups urge Carney’s government

  Several anti-tobacco groups are calling on Canada's health minister to finalize regulations that would ban flavoured vaping products.

  Canada

  May 27, 2025
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• Students in Ontario school district uncomfortable using washrooms in schools, study suggests

  A large portion of students at a school board in eastern Ontario do not feel comfortable using the bathroom facilities at their schools, with constant vaping being one reason.

  Canada

  May 16, 2025