Man hospitalized after early morning fire tears through Longueuil home
The home was evacuated and one person was taken to hospital to be treated for shock and smoke inhalation. Continue reading
Smoking
Sask. government says no plans to ban hookah lounges
By Colton Praill Reporter
After winning the battle against cannabis cafes, the Canadian cancer society has turned their eye to shisha; and the hookah lounges that serve it. Continue reading
Dartmouth councillor wants tobacco excluded from smoking ban
Sam Austin initially voted in favour of an all-out smoking ban on municipal land but now the Councillor for Dartmouth Centre says he has changed his mind. Continue reading
Halifax’s new smoking and cannabis bylaws to be in place by Oct. 1
The municipality says that leaving a two-week gap between bylaw changes and federal marijuana legalization allows people time to adjust to the changes before cannabis becomes legal. Continue reading
Advising people to maintain good health isn’t the only factor: Dalhousie professor
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
A professor of health promotion is setting the record straight on what’s needed for society to shift away from unhealthy habits on the heels of MLA Hugh MacKay’s now deleted Facebook post. Continue reading
Douglas College is the latest B.C. school to ban smoking from all campuses
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
A campus wide survey found that 75 per cent of respondents said they were bothered by second-hand smoke at school. Continue reading
Urban and rural smoking locations not ‘realistic’ to enforce: Halifax councillor
Councillor Matt Whitman feels the decision by regional council to outright ban smoking on all municipal property unless otherwise indicated isn’t the right approach. Continue reading
Man charged after refusing to stop smoking cigar with 13-year-old in vehicle
In Nova Scotia, it’s illegal to smoke in any motor vehicle where a person under the age of 19 is present. Continue reading
Substance use costs Canadian economy $38B, booze and tobacco on top: study
Legal drugs like alcohol and tobacco are by far the biggest burden on Canada’s health and justice systems, according to a new report. Continue reading
More than one-quarter of Nova Scotians learn of lung cancer diagnosis in ER — when it’s often too late
Lung cancer remains one of Nova Scotia’s most deadly diseases and is significantly more curable if discovered early. Continue reading
