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Edmonton vape shops say city police misinterpreting provincial law
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
A number of vape shop owners in Edmonton say city police are jumping the gun and over-stepping boundaries with the force’s crackdown on flavoured products. Continue reading
Edmonton police, nurses team up to combat teen vaping
Vaping and the use of flavoured nicotine is on the rise in Edmonton schools and now, police are partnering with local health officials to combat the growing issue. Continue reading
Ontario provincial parks gear up for first Victoria Day long weekend since cannabis legalization
For some nature-loving Canadians turning to provincial parks for their Victoria Day celebrations, campfires won’t be the only thing set ablaze. Continue reading
Vaping enforcement underway at Peterborough-area schools
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Tobacco Enforcement Officer have issued dozens of charges for vaping on school property. Continue reading
Vaping becoming increasingly popular among Peterborough teens
A study showed 24 per cent of participants admitted to trying e-cigarettes. Continue reading
Kids in Vancouver school district addicted to nicotine thanks to vaping, says VSB official
A new bill proposed in B.C. could see flavoured vape products being banned to keep kids away from the addictive habit, but officials say it could be too late. Continue reading
Parents, vaping near children is just as dangerous as smoking: study
“I think the thing is when people hear the word vapour, they’re thinking safe, and vapour doesn’t necessarily mean safe,” said one researcher involved in the study. Continue reading
Vaping among Nova Scotia youth is reaching ‘alarming numbers’: Lung Association
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Nova Scotia Lung Association is sounding the alarm on vaping and e-cigarettes, claiming more and more youth are taking up the habit. Continue reading
‘It’s too easy’: local student talks about vaping, a popular vice among London teens
10-per cent of students had used a vapour product in the last 30 days, according to a Canada-wide study of students between Grade 7 and 12. Continue reading
New Health Canada campaign warns youth about risks of vaping
Health Canada has launched a multi-phase campaign to tackle what it sees as an increasing problem among young people. Continue reading