Vaping

• Teens who vape? Ontario study suggests kids with extra cash at high risk for starting

  A 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.

  Health

  Sep 10
  
• Girl allegedly attacks police officer over vape in Durham Region

  A girl allegedly attacked an officer over a vape in Durham Region, sending the officer to hospital and leading to charges for the teen, police say.

  Crime

  Jun 4
  
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• 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
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• Vape liquids may release hundreds of toxic chemicals when inhaled, study finds

  The Ireland-based researchers found about 127 acute toxins, 153 health hazards and 225 irritants in the studied vaping products.

  Canada

  May 11
• Toxic metals in vapes may pose major health risks for youth, study finds

  The study, published Monday in the Tobacco Control journal, says vaping may increase the risk of exposure to lead, uranium and cadmium.

  Health

  May 1
• Vape detectors with listening abilities installed in some Peel school washrooms

  Vape detectors installed in some Peel Region school washrooms also have technology to listen for loud noises. One privacy expert worries the technology could expand 'dramatically.'

  Education

  Apr 29
• New plan to limit cellphone use, ban vaping in all Ontario schools

  The Ford government announced it is introducing limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to help improve learning in the classroom.

  Education

  Apr 28
• Budget 2024: Liberals look to offset drug plan cost with higher smoking, vaping taxes

  The increased cash flow coincides with the launch of a new $1.5-billion drug plan to offer universal coverage for contraceptive and diabetes medications.

  Health

  Apr 16
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• U.K. moves to ban disposable vapes amid rising use in kids

  The U.K. will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit the use of candy-flavored e-cigarettes to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine, officials said Monday.

  Health

  Jan 29
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• Manitoba government to double taxes on vaping products as early as next year

  Manitoba premier Wab Kinew stated that the tax increase aims to discourage the use of vaping products, especially among young people.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023