U.K. company gives non-smokers 4 more vacation days to promote healthy workplace
“Remember: a healthier workplace is a happier workplace,” said the company’s managing director. Continue reading
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Manitoba government, pharmacy chain team up to help people quit smoking
The Manitoba government and a major pharmacy chain are joining together to provide free counselling and products to people who want to quit smoking. Continue reading
U.S. raises legal smoking age to 21 in effort to curb tobacco use
The new law applies to vaping products, too. Continue reading
2 overnight fires in Winnipeg, 1 due to smoking: WFPS
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to two overnight fires in the city. Continue reading
Youth vaping on the rise: London’s medical officer of health
Dr. Chris Mackie says youth vaping has risen by about 75 per cent in the last year and there’s an increase in cigarette use among young people for the first time since the 1980s. Continue reading
Dalhousie researcher wins award for work that finds plain cigarette packaging is effective
Dr. Mohammed Al-Hamdani’s work found that Health Canada’s format for plain cigarette packaging is an effective deterrent for smokers with a predisposed fear of illness. Continue reading
Quebec pledges new regulations for vaping by next spring
A group of experts is expected to submit its recommendations on vaping regulations to the health ministry by April 2020. Continue reading
Smoking to blame for $3.7M south Edmonton apartment fire: ‘It’s very upsetting’
A resident who has lived in a south Edmonton apartment building for 14 years says he was very upset to learn a fire that forced nearly 200 people from their homes Monday was caused by smoking materials. Continue reading
Health group says ‘price war’ among vaping manufacturers is targeting young smokers
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the dropping prices means B.C.’s move to raise taxes on vape products won’t be enough to curb youth vaping. Continue reading
Quebec confirms 3rd case of vaping-related illness
Quebec’s Health Department is confirming the province’s third case of severe lung illness related to vaping. Continue reading