E-Cigarette
‘Everyone is doing it, it’s cool’: B.C. students talk about the highs and lows of vaping
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Students in New Westminster told Global News they vape in school washrooms to hide from teachers and in school parking lots. Continue reading
‘It’s about time’: Alberta set to review vaping regulations, may be last in country to implement laws
Saskatchewan announced in late August it is planning to introduce vaping legislation in the fall, making Alberta a lone holdout. Continue reading
Second U.S. death linked to vaping, officials say
Officials in Oregon say the death of a man in July may be linked to vaping, the second such death reported so far. Continue reading
E-cigarette maker Juul opens 1st store in Toronto amid concern about rise of teen vaping
The Juul store in Toronto’s west-end, which opened to customers Monday, marks the California-based company’s first brick-and-mortar location in North America. Continue reading
Juul never intended electronic cigarette for teens: co-founder
Co-founder James Monsees testified that Juul developed its blockbuster vaping device and flavor pods for adult smokers who want to stop Continue reading
San Francisco is the first U.S. city to ban e-cigarette sales — Where does Canada stand?
As the California city makes history in the U.S., here’s a look at where Canada stands. Continue reading
Edmonton police, nurses team up to combat teen vaping
Vaping and the use of flavoured nicotine is on the rise in Edmonton schools and now, police are partnering with local health officials to combat the growing issue. Continue reading
TransLink blasted for allowing ads for vaping products in SkyTrain stations
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
TransLink says it can’t reject the ad because of free speech laws, and because restrictions on advertising aren’t in place yet. Continue reading
Vaping enforcement underway at Peterborough-area schools
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Tobacco Enforcement Officer have issued dozens of charges for vaping on school property. Continue reading
Parents, vaping near children is just as dangerous as smoking: study
“I think the thing is when people hear the word vapour, they’re thinking safe, and vapour doesn’t necessarily mean safe,” said one researcher involved in the study. Continue reading