E-cigarettes
B.C. health minister promises crackdown on youth vaping after calls for Canada to act
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Adrian Dix made the promise in the wake of new research that found vaping among Canadian teens skyrocketed 74 per cent in one year. Continue reading
Teen’s e-cigarette explodes in his face, leaving him with a broken jaw
A 17-year-old boy suffered a broken jaw after his vape pen exploded in his face. Continue reading
E-cigarette flavourings could pose a risk to your heart: study
The flavourings in some e-cigarettes could be bad for the heart, a small study suggests. Continue reading
Vaping becoming increasingly popular among Peterborough teens
A study showed 24 per cent of participants admitted to trying e-cigarettes. Continue reading
Kids in Vancouver school district addicted to nicotine thanks to vaping, says VSB official
A new bill proposed in B.C. could see flavoured vape products being banned to keep kids away from the addictive habit, but officials say it could be too late. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals pushing for ban of flavoured vape products
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Liberal MLA Todd Stone’s bill would also limit the supply and accessibility of e-cigarette products. Continue reading
U.S. authorities investigating whether vaping is linked to seizures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing 35 reports of seizures among e-cigarette users. Continue reading
Vaping among Nova Scotia youth is reaching ‘alarming numbers’: Lung Association
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Nova Scotia Lung Association is sounding the alarm on vaping and e-cigarettes, claiming more and more youth are taking up the habit. Continue reading
‘It’s too easy’: local student talks about vaping, a popular vice among London teens
10-per cent of students had used a vapour product in the last 30 days, according to a Canada-wide study of students between Grade 7 and 12. Continue reading
E-cigarettes are better at helping people quit smoking than nicotine patches and gum, study finds
Experts caution that we still don’t know much about the long-term effects of vaping though. Continue reading