Bob Layton: Another reason to stop smoking
Fire is not the only reason to stop smoking in apartment buildings. Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
Pallister considers expanded cannabis ban to include sprays and more
Manitoba’s premier says his government has not yet made any decisions on the public use of non-smoking forms of cannabis. Continue reading
Inmate caught allegedly smuggling unauthorized tobacco into N.B. penitentiary
The Correctional Service of Canada said it seized 59 bales of tobacco and 50 packages of rolling paper. Continue reading
Smoke-free alternative? Tobacco company opens flagship store in Edmonton
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
A new tobacco retail outlet is set to open Friday in Edmonton, marketing “smoke-free,” tobacco-heating products, amid concern from anti-smoking advocates. Continue reading
Fire in downtown Hamilton believed to be caused by careless smoking
A fire broke out Sunday night at an apartment building in Hamilton’s downtown. Continue reading
Teen smoking rate in Saskatchewan highest in Canada
Canadian Cancer Society calls on Saskatchewan government to do more to curb the high smoking rate among teens in the province. Continue reading
Halifax designated smoking area briefly replaces 2 accessible parking spots
The spots were repainted before noon on Friday and municipal spokesperson Brendan Elliott says it should have never happened. Continue reading
Fanshawe College goes smoke-free across all campuses on November 1
In an email sent out to students and staff, Fanshawe president Peter Devlin said new legislation forced the college’s hand to speed up the process. Continue reading
Halifax rolls out more designated smoking areas ahead of cannabis legalization
There are several locations on the Halifax peninsula. Downtown has experienced a growth of the areas — with at least four cropping up on Argyle Street. Continue reading