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British Columbia Proposed Legislation

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OUR Two cents: The typical responses that have been touted around by our government continues with this legislation.  “We don’t know what is in them, therefore let’s ban them” and “they may be a gateway for our youth to start smoking”.  Both of these statements have been proven false again and again, yet our government … Read more

Study shows switching tobacco cigarettes for e-cigarettes reduces exposure to numerous toxins and carcinogens

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Exposure to Nicotine and Selected Toxicants in Cigarette Smokers Who Switched to Electronic Cigarettes: A Longitudinal Within-Subjects Observational Study A newly released study has now again proven what many of us were already aware of.  Smokers switching to vaping devices that contain nicotine but not tobacco will remove the deadly toxins found in tobacco cigarettes.   … Read more

Britain’s Royal College of Physicians agree – Vaping much safer than smoking

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Royal College of Physicians in Britain: Vaping Safer than Smoking In a significant development, the Royal College of Physicians in Britain has stated that vaping is safer than smoking, a fact that the vaping community has been advocating for years. The College is now encouraging smokers to use e-cigarettes, endorsing them as a safer method … Read more

Newfoundland and Labrador working on e-cigarette and vaping legislation

No Vaping Allowed

OUR Two cents: This article displays just another province reciting what other provinces have already proposed.   At the very least, the article does talk about people being divided on the issue, and actually seeing the potential benefits of vaping over smoking as a significant harm reduction strategy.  The argument that we should ban vaping because … Read more

New Brunswick changes smoke-free places act and the Tobacco sales act to include e-cigarettes

New Brunswick Smoke Free Places Act

FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswickers are reminded that changes to the New Brunswick Smoke-Free Places Act  and to the Tobacco Sales Act come into effect on July 1. “These changes represent our government’s commitment to helping New Brunswickers live longer, healthier lives,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau. “Discouraging our residents from smoking, especially our youth, … Read more

Nova Scotia Bill 90 passed with amendments

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Nova Scotia’s Bill 90: Amendments Favouring Vaping Nova Scotia’s Bill 90, the first e-cigarette related provincial bill to be enacted in Canada, was ultimately amended to alleviate potential issues for vape shops in Nova Scotia. The Aim of Bill 90 The primary aim of Bill 90 was to regulate tobacco, particularly flavored tobacco, effectively banning … Read more