Smoking Cessation

• Manitoba launches ‘social impact bond’ to help thousands quit smoking

  The Quit Smoking with Your Manitoba Pharmacist program has pharmacists with specialized training work with smokers to help them quit.

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  Apr 1, 2022
  
• Simcoe Muskoka health unit recognizes local landmarks for promoting smoke-, vape-free environment

  The health unit is acknowledging Georgian College, five local health organizations and two residential developments for supporting a smoke- and vape-free environment.

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  Jun 3, 2019
  
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• Drinking less alcohol may help smokers quit: study

  New research out of Oregon State University has found a biological reason why cigarettes and alcohol go together so well.

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  Dec 28, 2018
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• WATCH: Penticton woman takes on challenge to butt out

  While B.C. boasts the lowest rate of smoking in the whole country, 15 per cent of British Columbians continue lighting up.

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  Jun 4, 2014
• B.C. marks National Non-Smoking Week, Weedless Wednesday coming up

  It's National Non-Smoking Week across Canada and B.C. continues to have to lowest smoking rates in Canada.

  Jan 20, 2014