Vape

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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• 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
• 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
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• B.C. police seize $100K of vaping products, bust group allegedly selling at schools

  The sellers were equipped with portable point-of-sale machines, and used food delivery service bags to hide their products, police allege. 

  Crime

  Mar 22, 2023