Vape

• Saskatchewan government introduces bill to apply sales tax on vaping products

  The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would apply the provincial sales tax of six per cent to vaping products.

  Canada

  Mar 25
  
• Vaping in Canada may cost more as of July 1. Here’s why

  Vaping in Canada could cost more this summer due to a tax increase proposed by the federal government in this year’s federal budget.

  Canada

  May 19, 2024
  
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• Fire at vape shop in Peterborough treated as arson: police

  Officers early Saturday discovered the front window of the MVG — My Vapour Guy — store had been smashed. A fire was found set inside.

  Crime

  Mar 4, 2024
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• Almost half of Canada’s young adults have tried vaping: StatCan

  Some provinces have put regulations in place banning most flavoured vaping products, but some health organizations want the federal government to get more involved.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
• New Brunswick government funds lung cancer screening program for 2025

  The New Brunswick government has announced $3.4 million for a lung cancer screening program expected to be implemented by 2025.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2023
• New Health Canada rules take aim at the ‘Wild West’ of vaping

  Health Canada will soon have a better picture of what vape products a big sellers and what they're made of now that retailers and manufacturers need to submit regular reports.

  Health

  Jul 11, 2023
• Vape juice containing benzodiazepines prompts Chilliwack drug alert

  Benzodiazepines are a class of drug that slow brain activity and create a drowsy or calming effect, and include the brand-name products Valium, Xanax and Ativan.

  Health

  Jun 29, 2023
• Man charged after weapons, illegal vape products sold at Oshawa convenience store

  Durham Regional Police said officers concluded an investigation on Wednesday into the alleged sale of illegal items at a convenience store on Taunton Road East. 

  Crime

  Jun 23, 2023
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• Vaping rates have fallen among Canadian youth — but that could be temporary

  Although the rate of Canadian teenagers smoking e-cigarettes remains high, the number of youth using them has dropped in recent years.

  Health

  May 18, 2023
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• Australia’s near-ban on vaping targets ‘widespread’ use in schools

  Under the new rules, vapes will be sold only in pharmacies and require "pharmaceutical-type" packaging, and disposable vapes popular with young people will be banned.

  Health

  May 3, 2023