Vaping in Canada may cost more as of July 1. Here’s why – National
Vaping could cost more this summer due to a tax increase proposed by the federal government in this year’s budget. On July 1, the price of a vape pod will …
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U.K. lawmakers back anti-smoking bill, moving step closer to a future ban on all tobacco sales
London — U.K. lawmakers have voted decisively in favor of legislation aimed at eventually banning smoking in Britain. The controversial Tobacco and Vapes Bill is now one step closer to becoming …
Nalvany’s death leaves Canadian imprisoned in Russia concerned for prospect of freedom
The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a remote penal colony last month has left Canadian citizen Paul Whelan wondering if the Kremlin will ever let him walk …
Australia to ban import of disposable vapes, citing “disturbing” increase in youth addiction
Sydney — Australia will ban imports of disposable vapes from January 1, the government said Tuesday, slamming the devices as recreational products addicting children. The block on single-use vapes is aimed …
Almost half of Canada’s young adults have tried vaping: StatCan – National
Nearly half of Canadian young adults aged 20 to 24 and about one-third of youth 15-19 say they have tried vaping at least once in their lives, according to new …
Alameda County prosecutors seek shutdown of flavored tobacco, synthetic cannabis company
LIVERMORE – Alameda County prosecutors are taking aim at a Livermore-based company they claim is illegally selling flavored tobacco products to children and manufacturing illegal synthetic cannabis products. A lawsuit …
New Health Canada rules take aim at the ‘Wild West’ of vaping – National
Health Canada will soon have a clearer look into the haze of Canadian vaping habits as new reporting requirements for retailers and manufacturers aim to tackle what some call a …