New bylaw to ban smoking and vaping on Orillia municipal property
Both tobacco and cannabis will be affected by the ban, a press release from the city said. Continue reading
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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
B.C. Liberals pushing for ban of flavoured vape products
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Liberal MLA Todd Stone’s bill would also limit the supply and accessibility of e-cigarette products. Continue reading
U.S. authorities investigating whether vaping is linked to seizures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing 35 reports of seizures among e-cigarette users. 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 Videographer
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
Health advocates pushing for e-cigarette crackdown amid surge in teen vaping
Health advocates say the permit process for tobacco products in B.C. is too easy, and the process to be able to sell vaping products — which have nicotine but no tobacco — is even easier. Continue reading
Calgary students, doctors push federal government for change to e-cigarette laws
Officials say the use of e-cigarettes is on the rise among teens, prompting a group of students and doctors in Calgary to push the government for change. Continue reading