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[Canada] Culture clash: Possible ban on shisha smoking in restaurants sparks concern

The provincial government may ban shisha smoking at roughly 30 establishments throughout the province as part of Alberta’s Tobacco Reduction Strategy.
Edmonton (Alberta) Journal (ca)
added Jun 4, 2013 00:00
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[Canada] Smoke free petition wants 10,000 signatures

On May 31 - World No Tobacco Day - a petition asking municipal councillors of Grey County and Bruce County to support a Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces By-law for Grey and Bruce communities was launched.
Simcoe County (Ont) Online (ca)
added Jun 1, 2013 12:53
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[Canada] LETTER: SHATENSTEIN: With smoking, there is nothing left to debate

Imperial does not join in that effort but merely “supports open and honest debates about public health.” What is left to debate? Tobacco products sicken and kill. Imperial has a duty to its stakeholders to promote, market and sell as much of its legal b
National Post (ca)
added Jun 2, 2013 22:45
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[Canada] Letter: SHATENSTEIN: There’s nothing left to debate about tobacco

Marie Polet, the president and CEO of Imperial Tobacco Canada, says the company conducts its business “in a professional and responsible way.” When a firm has the leading market share of products that kill close to 40,000 Canadians every year, caution sh
Montreal Gazette (ca)
added Jun 2, 2013 22:43
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[Canada] Harper Government Invests in Programs to Help Canadians Quit Smoking

Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Health, announced an investment today in two projects that will give health care providers tools and services to help Canadians quit smoking. "Our government is committed to helping Canadians
MarketWire
added Jun 2, 2013 19:45
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[Canada] Youths spearhead petition on smoking ban

Local youths are spearheading an online campaign that calls for smoke-free outdoor spaces in Grey-Bruce. In conjunction with the Grey-Bruce Health Unit, the petition starts today ñ World No Tobacco Day -- with a goal of collecting 10,000 signatur
Owen Sound (Ont) Sun Times (ca)
added Jun 1, 2013 12:54
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[Canada, USA] Starbucks bans smoking within 8 metres of stores

"Effective June 1, Starbucks' existing no-smoking policy will be extended to include outdoor seating areas of our company-owned stores in Canada," spokesperson Carly Suppa told CBC News in an email. " We want to provide all customers a safe, healthy envi
CBC News (ca)
added Jun 1, 2013 10:48
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Smoking rates in Canada: How the provinces measure up

To mark the day, we've pulled together some numbers on tobacco use and its consequences in Canada and around the world.
CBC News (ca)
added May 31, 2013 12:22
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[Canada, USA] More Smoke on the Big Screen: Health Organizations Demand Adult Rating for Movies that Show Smoking

The organizations have written to the film rating bodies on both sides of the border - the Ontario Film Review Board (OFRB) and the six U.S. media companies that control American film ratings - calling on them "to protect the health and lives of young pe
Canada Newswire (CNW) (ca)
added May 31, 2013 12:04
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[Canada, USA] More Smoke on the Big Screen: Health Organizations Demand Adult Rating for Movies that Show Smoking

The organizations have written to the film rating bodies on both sides of the border - the Ontario Film Review Board (OFRB) and the six U.S. media companies that control American film ratings - calling on them "to protect the health and lives of young pe
Canada Newswire (CNW) (ca)
added May 31, 2013 12:04
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