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Harm Reversal: E-cigs 96% Safer than Combustible Cigs

Harm Reversal

The University of Catania, Italy, has initiated a comprehensive clinical research program aimed at identifying early signs of sub-clinical injury in ‘healthy’ smokers who have transitioned to vaping, as well as those with pre-existing lung disease. The report states that the initial findings from this research are promising and generally support the beneficial impact of … Read more

Canada to Regulate E-Cigarettes; Recommendations from the Standing Committee on Health

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This March the Standing Committee of Health produced a report outlining recommendations for the regulation of E-cigarettes based off of evidence collected from eight meetings with a total of thirty-three witnesses, including government officials, health officials, manufacturers, and users of the devices.  Overall  it looks hopeful, and potentially  good news for vapers in Canada.  You … Read more

Ontario Government to Restrict E-cigarette Sales

No Vape Products

In a surprising fast action by the Ontario government, they are planning on implementing a bill to restrict the use of electronic cigarettes and treat them similarly to tobacco cigarettes. This law which was introduced today (Monday, November 24th) will ban anyone under the age of 19 from purchasing electronic cigarettes in Ontario.  It will … Read more

Nova Scotia proposes province wide e-cigarette legislation

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Nova Scotia Proposes province wide e-cigarette legislation The new proposed legislation will proses aggressive restrictions against electronic cigarettes province-wide.  These potential relations would include: Restrictions of selling e-cigarettes to those 19+ No displaying e-cigarettes on stores No advertising e-cigarettes Ban the use of e-cigarettes indoors Ban any ‘flavorings’ added to e-liquid, except menthol Health Minister … Read more

Two major bans of e-cigarettes in Canada.

You're banned!

Over the course of the last two weeks there have been two different city bans imposed on electronic cigarettes in Canada. Vancouver bans e-cigarettes in ‘public spaces’ The first took place last week in Vancouver, where city councilors voted unanimously to ban e-cigarettes in public spaces, as well as banning the sale of e-cigarettes to … Read more

Toronto board of health to review a ban on electronic cigarettes

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Toronto Board of Health meeting to discuss banning electronic cigarettes The Toronto Board of Health is convening a meeting to deliberate on a potential municipal ban on electronic cigarettes, equating them with traditional cigarettes. This implies that vaping or the use of electronic cigarettes could be prohibited in public parks, bars, restaurants, and any other … Read more

Doctor Reports “Using electronic cigarettes as dangerous as fruits, vegetables and fish”

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E-cigarettes: As Harmless as Fruits, Vegetables, and Fish? In a recent interview featured on a European News video on Youtube, Dr. Phillip Prelle, a staunch supporter of e-cigarettes, made some noteworthy statements. The Elimination of Tobacco’s Big Three Poisons Dr. Prelle pointed out that e-cigarettes have successfully eliminated the three major poisons found in tobacco: … Read more

Cool Interview with Original Inventor of E-cigarettes – Herbert Gilbert

Prototypes

Many believe the original inventor of the e-cigarette was Herbert Gilbert back in the 1960’s. I was able to find a really cool back and forth interview with Herbert, discussing e-cigarettes, his design and ideas, as well as his thoughts on the future of e-cigarettes. Many thanks to James Dunworth for this interview. JD: Herbert, … Read more

E-cigarettes could save hundreds of millions of lives, scientists tell WHO

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Health authorities continue to view e-cigarettes as a threat, but experts cite potential for harm reduction More than 50 public health experts and nicotine experts, including five Canadians, are urging the World Health Organization not to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco products, because they say doing so could jeopardize a “significant health innovation” that could save hundreds … Read more