As the number of cases of vaping-related lung illness grows, the B.C. government has announced tougher measures to protect young people.

New vaping regulations include increasing the provincial sales tax on vaping products, restrictions on the amount of nicotine in vapour pods and liquid and restrictions on the advertisement of vapour flavours that appeal to youth.

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Read Rob Shaw’s story on the announcement today HERE.

Educational resources will include a youth-led anti-vaping social media campaign and educational resources for teachers and students on the risks of vaping.

Health Canada says B.C. may now have three possible vaping-related illnesses and the provincial health officer said the number was likely to rise as more were reported. The agency has issued a warning to people who vape to monitor themselves for symptoms of vaping-related pulmonary illness.

What do you think? Do you support B.C.’s plan to take more action to encourage young people not to vape or do you think e-cigarettes should be banned temporarily while the health authorities investigate the safety of the product. Or do you think the B.C. government should leave it to the federal government? Take our poll ad let us know what you think in the comments.

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