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WATCH: Fire erupts after cigarette tossed in North Vancouver backyardThe footage from was released as a warning to the public to be cautious with materials that could spark or fuel a fire, as B.C. experiences its worst wildfire season on record.FireJul 27, 2023
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Vancouver launches pilot program to ‘butt out’ cigarette litterThe city is buying thousands of "pocket ashtrays" for smokers to put their butts in, rather than throwing them on the ground.Jun 5, 2019
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Ontario government’s motion to push forward with tobacco firms suit rejectedThe Ontario government's request, if granted, would have allowed its lawsuit to recover smoking-related health costs to push forward.PoliticsApr 27, 2019
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Ontario court upholds stay order against 3 tobacco companiesThe companies have said they had no choice but to seek the stay so they could continue to operate as they try to negotiate a global settlement with all those who have claims against them, including the class-action members and several provincial governments.CanadaApr 18, 2019
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City of Hamilton launches battle against cigarette buttsThe city has launched a cigarette litter prevention program this week, which aims to reduce litter caused by smoking.CanadaApr 15, 2019
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Quebec Court of Appeal upholds ruling ordering tobacco companies to pay billions to smokersImperial Tobacco, JTI-Macdonald and Rothmans-Benson & Hedges were appealing a 2015 ruling.CanadaMar 1, 2019
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City of Belleville invests in cigarette butt recycling programThe city of Belleville is trying to put a stop to cigarette butt litter and recycle them into a variety of industrial products.CanadaSep 26, 2018
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University of Alberta program provides nicotine for trauma and surgery patientsA University of Alberta program is aiming to provide relief for smokers who are under-going surgery at the university's hospital.HealthMay 15, 2018
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Canadian study shows teens who use e-cigarettes linked to later tobacco smokingNon-nicotine e-cigarettes, which come in hundreds of flavours, do not require government approval to be sold and make up a large part of the market in Canada.CanadaOct 30, 2017
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Surrey firefighters target smokers with new sign campaignFirefighters in Surrey have already responded to more than 250 brush and grass fires, many caused by cigarette butts.Jul 27, 2017
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