Vaping

• Ban flavoured vapes now, anti-smoking groups urge Carney’s government

  Several anti-tobacco groups are calling on Canada's health minister to finalize regulations that would ban flavoured vaping products.

  Canada

  May 27
  
• Students in Ontario school district uncomfortable using washrooms in schools, study suggests

  A 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.

  Canada

  May 16
  
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• Teen vaping should be addressed like any substance use disorder, B.C. doctor says

  Dr. 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.

  Health

  Apr 17
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• B.C.’s vaping crisis in schools is a ‘huge’ concern, official says

  In 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.

  Health

  Apr 16
• 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 Doel

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2024
• Will flavoured vaping restrictions come by year’s end? Here’s what we know

  Ottawa made a promise in 2021 to implement regulations to prohibit flavours, except for tobacco, mint and menthol, from being added to e-cigarettes.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024