Lung Association

• Dangerous radon levels prevalent in a third of Saskatchewan homes

  The Lung Association says radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer next to smoking.

  Health

  Feb 11, 2020
  
• Cold weather potentially dangerous for people with asthma

  The extreme cold warning in Saskatchewan could be tough on people with asthma, but there are ways to control the chronic lung disease.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2019
  
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• Saskatchewan plans to ban convenience store vape displays

  In addition to banning convenience store displays, Saskatchewan is opening the door to restricting the sale of flavoured vape products.

  Politics

  Nov 5, 2019
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• Vaping among Nova Scotia youth is reaching ‘alarming numbers’: Lung Association

  The Nova Scotia Lung Association is sounding the alarm on vaping and e-cigarettes, claiming more and more youth are taking up the habit. 

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2019
• Up to 30 per cent of Winnipeg homes have unsafe levels of radon: Lung association

  About 100 people die from the effects of radon here in Manitoba each year, according to the Lung Association.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2018
• Smoke-free alternative? Tobacco company opens flagship store in Edmonton

  A new tobacco retail outlet is set to open Friday in Edmonton, marketing "smoke-free," tobacco-heating products, amid concern from anti-smoking advocates.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2018
• Saskatchewan not doing enough to curb smoking

  Three major health organizations have expressed their disappointment with the Saskatchewan government Tuesday, in light of a relative lack of action on tobacco control.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2015
• Vaping no longer allowed in public places in Manitoba

  It is now against the law in Manitoba to use a vaper inside public spaces, including bars, workplaces and restaurants.

  Nov 6, 2015
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• Anti-coal health groups take out ad on solar-powered digital billboard

  Three health groups have launched the campaign to highlight the dangers of coal-fired power, by taking out an ad on a digital billboard that is powered completely by solar energy.

  Environment

  Dec 12, 2014