Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey, 2020, results released
On March 17, 2021, initial results from the Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey (CTNS), 2020, were released. Below is information from Statistics Canada. CTNS [...]
TikTok is being used by vape sellers marketing to teens
Sellers are offering flavored disposable vapes, parent-proof 'discreet' packaging, no ID checks. Read Article
Smoking history tied to worse COVID-19 outcomes GallerySmoking history tied to worse COVID-19 outcomes
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Smoking history tied to worse COVID-19 outcomes
Cumulative cigarette smoke exposure is an independent risk factor for hospital admission and death from COVID-19, according to a research letter published online Jan. [...]
One year later: Weedless Wednesday Advice from the Chief Medical Officers of Health
Last year, about 6 weeks before Canada and the world became gripped with the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health [...]
University of New Brunswick campuses going smoke-free in Fall 2022 GalleryUniversity of New Brunswick campuses going smoke-free in Fall 2022
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University of New Brunswick campuses going smoke-free in Fall 2022
The largest university in New Brunswick has announced that its campuses will go smoke-free starting in the fall of 2022. Learn More [...]
INVITATION TO SUBMIT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO BE FEATURED IN THE NBATC 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
The New Brunswick Anti-Tobacco Coalition (NBATC) publishes a yearly progress report to highlight work done in line with the objectives of New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living [...]
WHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco GalleryWHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco
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WHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of tobacco users saying they want to quit. The campaign will support at least 100 million people [...]
Indigenous Populations and New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy GalleryIndigenous Populations and New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy
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Indigenous Populations and New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy
The prevalence of smoking among Indigenous peoples is approximately 2 to 5 times higher than among non-Indigenous Canadians1. In New Brunswick, almost twice as many Indigenous youth [...]
National Non-Smoking Week is January 17-23, 2021
National Non-Smoking Week will be taking place January 17-23, 2021.
Ottawa Conference, State of the Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation, Jan. 21-22, 2021, Registration and Call for Abstracts Now Open
Here is information regarding the 13th Annual Ottawa Conference, State of the Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation, to be held virtually Jan. 21-22, 2021. [...]