Vaping
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Alberta students, doctors want federal ban on flavoured e-cigarettes, nicotine pouchesAlberta based advocacy groups are hoping to convince the federal government to follow through on an old promise to ban flavoured e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches in Canada.HealthOct 15
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B.C.’s new law would go after vaping product companies for deceptive practicesThe Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act would allow the government to take legal action against companies that mislead consumers.PoliticsOct 8
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Stay away from vaping to quit smoking, Canadian researchers recommendRecommendations outline a variety of methods to help Canadians stop smoking, but doctors say using e-cigarettes should be avoided except as a last resort.HealthAug 26
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Ban flavoured vapes now, anti-smoking groups urge Carney’s governmentSeveral anti-tobacco groups are calling on Canada's health minister to finalize regulations that would ban flavoured vaping products.CanadaMay 27
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Students in Ontario school district uncomfortable using washrooms in schools, study suggestsA large portion of students at a school board in eastern Ontario do not feel comfortable using the bathroom facilities at their schools, with constant vaping being one reason.CanadaMay 16
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Teen vaping should be addressed like any substance use disorder, B.C. doctor saysDr. Milan Khara, who specializes in smoking and vaping cessation, said it's best to lead with empathy, compassion and approach vaping just like any other substance use disorder.HealthApr 17
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B.C.’s vaping crisis in schools is a ‘huge’ concern, official saysIn 2022, one in 10 Canadians aged 20 to 24 and one in 15 youth aged 15 to 19 vaped daily compared with one in 50 Canadians aged 25 and older.HealthApr 16
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Powering an e-bike using disposable vapes is about more than engineering"It's an unbelievable source of e-waste and I'm really glad that I have been able to harvest all these and build some really interesting battery packs," says Chris DoelEnvironmentNov 23, 2024
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Will flavoured vaping restrictions come by year’s end? Here’s what we knowOttawa made a promise in 2021 to implement regulations to prohibit flavours, except for tobacco, mint and menthol, from being added to e-cigarettes.CanadaOct 22, 2024
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Teens who vape? Ontario study suggests kids with extra cash at high risk for startingA new study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that teens with a little extra cash in their pocket were the most likely to vape.HealthSep 10, 2024
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