Letter to the Editor Since 1977, we have observed National Non-Smoking Week as one of the longest-running public health events in Canada’s history. Each year…
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Growing support for smoke-free outdoor places
National Non-Smoking Week (January 15-21) A new report released Jan. 16 from the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact highlights the positive impact of municipal…
Students raise awareness for National Non-Smoking Week
Letter to the Editor As nursing students, we are eager to bring attention to National Non-Smoking Week 2015. We support the Canadian Cancer Society BC…
Know the risks of flavoured tobacco
During National Non-Smoking Week 2015, the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon (Society) is encouraging British Columbians to know the risks of flavoured tobacco in…
Students support ban of flavoured tobacco products in B.C.
Letter to the Editor We are third year nursing students at UBC-Okanagan and are writing in regard to the growing amount of flavoured tobacco products…
Help stop smoking before it starts
Letter to the Editor Chocolate, cherry, peach, mint and vanilla. Treat or trick? Though they may sound like treats, these are flavours of tobacco we want to…
Smoke-free environments provide a breath of fresh air
While smoking rates have steadily declined over the last decades, tobacco still kills more people every year than all illegal drugs, suicides, homicides and car…
CCS wants government to cut back on drifting smoke
The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon, is calling on the B.C. Government for regulations that would make outdoor patios of bars and restaurants as…