Significant(96.5%) Decrease in Vaping-Related Lung Disease Across the United States

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The Onset of Vaping-Related Illness In September of 2019, numerous news reports began to emerge regarding vaping-related illness and lung disease. Both the CDC and various news media sources provided scant specific information on these incidents. The Media’s Role The media effectively grouped all vaping into one category, suggesting that any use of vaping or … Read more

Ontario government set to ban vape advertising in gas stations and convenience stores

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The Province of Ontario has announced its plans to place a ban on advertising of any vaping-related products inside of variety stores and convenience stores.  This ban is set to be in place on January 1, 2020. This ban is set up to regulate advertising in areas where the general public has access.  It will … Read more

Illegal YOLO CBD vapes causing illnesses traced to California woman

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This is a public notice not to use any product called: Avoid using the following products: Key Points: Background: Investigation and Legal Action: Conclusion: The case of Yolo CBD pens highlights the dangers of unregulated vaping products and the importance of transparency in the industry. Consumers should exercise caution and avoid products from manufacturers with … Read more

Health Canada May Permit Promotion of Vaping’s Health Benefits

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Federal Government’s Consideration Our federal government is contemplating allowing vape companies to advertise the health benefits of their products. Potential Approved Statements Examples of these approved statements might include “switching completely from smoking to E-cigarettes will reduce harms to your health” and “if you are a smoker, switching completely to vaping is a much less … Read more

Richmond British Columbia bans promotional advertisements for vaping on city property

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City Council voted unanimously against advertisements for vaping products on any city property throughout Richmond British Columbia. Clay Adams, who is the spokesperson for the city of Richmond, states “vaping is a significant health issue. All the evidence suggests that, and this is the at least one thing that we can do. We hope others … Read more

California suggests their residence to put E-cigarettes down

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In one of the most aggressive and polarizing statements made by any government agency anywhere in the United States, the California Department of Public Health [CDPH] stated this: “refrain from vaping, no matter the substance or source”. This is an incredible and ignorant step outside of any conceived rationality, and for that matter any scientific … Read more

Juul suspending sales of fruity flavours over impending Trump ban

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The most popular e-cigarette manufacture in North America, Juul has chosen to pull all of their fruity flavours off of the shelves in the United States. This move is being done pro-actively in the Trump administration policy that is expected to remove flavored e-cigarettes from the market. Trump States “we can’t have our youth be … Read more

CDC Report – Significant Decline in Young Adult Smokers Disproves ‘Gateway Effect’ of Vaping

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CDC’s Findings A recent study released by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention presents intriguing data. The CDC reports that between 2014 and 2018, the percentage of young adults aged 18-24 who currently smoke cigarettes in the United States has dropped from 16.7% to 7.8%. This represents an overall reduction of over 50% in … Read more

Toronto Ontario considering mandatory licences for local vape shops

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This Monday, October 7th, 2019, the General Government & Licensing Committee signed off on a new recommendation.  This vaping regulation would require businesses that sell vape products in Toronto to buy a license from the city. If this proposal continues it could come into place by the end of October. Its estimated in the Toronto … Read more