Findings in a new survey reveal most Manitobans don't want to be bothered by cigarette smoke while enjoying outdoor patios and other public places. The Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance (MANTRA) came out with the survey, which found two in three people (67%) support...
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Fewer Winnipeggers Lighting Up: Peg Report
By Sarah Klein A new report shows fewer Winnipeggers are smoking these days. The Peg says 13% fewer citizens smoke now than 10 years ago, with 19.4% of people in the city self-identifying as smokers in 2012, compared to 22.4% in 2003. The report also notes...
Manitoba’s Flavoured Tobacco Ban Under Fire
By David Klassen Manitoba's ban of flavoured tobacco products is coming under fire by a Montreal-based cigar importer. The province on Wednesday introduced Bill 52 -- legislation that would prohibit the sale of flavoured cigars and cigarettes in an effort to protect...
Manitoba to Ban Sale of Flavoured Tobacco
The Manitoba government is moving to ban the sale of flavoured tobacco products in the province. The ban will include cigars and cigarettes marketed to children. Flavoured cigars and cigarettes are often less expensive and use colourful packaging to appeal to youth....