April 19, 2024

Cancer society wants further restrictions on smoking

The BC government is being urged to support further restrictions on outdoor smoking. The request comes from the Canadian Cancer Society. The society's Kathryn Seely says BC needs to follow the lead of four other provinces and designate outdoor patios of bars and restaurants as well as beaches, parks and playgrounds smoke-free. She adds 30 BC … [Read more...]

Smokers wanting to take advantage of government smoking cessation program tie up phone lines trying to register

Smokers looking to drop the habit are over-running BC government phone lines as they try and register for free help to quit.  Als who didn't want his name used says he spent the first day of the program calling and calling but couldn't get through.. "It is very frustrating since I heard the announcement that this was going to happen I … [Read more...]

Metro Vancouver bans smoking in district parks.

  Yet another organization is making life more difficult for smokers.  Smoking will be banned in all Metro Vancouver district parks...starting January 1st.  The measure in parks owned or operated by the regional district will include zones where smoking is allowed.  In approving the ban, however, Metro Vancouver directors also … [Read more...]