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96.5% reduction in vaping related lung disease across the United States

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In September of 2019, many news reports started surfacing regarding vaping related illness and vaping related lung disease. Very little specific information was given by either the CDC, or the various news media sources reporting on these incidents. The media did in fact do a great job of lumping all vaping into one, and simply … 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: “YOLO CBD OIL” vape pen Any products manufactured by the manufacturer “Hookahzz” Any CBD Pods labeled “Black Magic” or “Black Diamond” Any products sold under the name, or distributed by, “Mathco Health Corporation” Any vaping products without complete ingredient listings or manufacturers information ARTICLE … Read more

Harm reduction benefits of vaping may be allowed to be promoted according to Health Canada

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Our federal government is considering allowing vape companies to promote the health benefits of their products. Examples of these approved statements may include “switching completely from smoking to E-cigarettes will reduce harms your health” and “if you are a smoker switching completely to vaping is much less harmful option”. This may come as a surprise … 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 – Over 50% decline in smokers aged 18-24 shows no ‘gateway effect’ of vaping

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A recent study released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows some interesting 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 gone from 16.7% to 7.8%.  This is an overall reduction of over 50% in smokers … 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