Tobacco Reduction

Quebec proposes a ban on flavoured vapes; but where is Health Canada?
Youth vaping is a serious problem that needs urgent action. We’ve been seeing a steady increase in vaping among youth year over year, in BC 42% say they’ve tried vaping and 27% say they’ve vaped in the last month. This is worrisome as there are toxic chemicals in the aerosol, which can lead to short-term…
Support Warnings on Individual Cigarettes, Provide Your Feedback Now
You may have heard: Health Canada has proposed that health warnings be printed on individual cigarettes. This means every time one is taken out of a pack, users will see a warning on their cigarette. Health Canada has said the reason is to ensure that people who share or borrow cigarettes can still see the…
Don’t Let Them Down: Understanding Youth Vaping and What We Can Do About It
On April 23, 2020, the BC Alliance for Healthy Living hosted an engaging webinar on youth vaping. This webinar featured three leaders from organizations doing important work on understanding youth vaping and what we can do about it. In a study that made headlines across Canada last year, public Health researcher, Dr. David Hammond found…
#UBCM2019
Last week was the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention and Tradeshow and BC Alliance for Healthy Living was thrilled to be part of it. With 2500 government officials, decision-makers and leaders ‘exploring the floor,’ it was a prime opportunity to talk healthy living initiatives with those who represent their communities. We were part…
#NNSW2019
It’s National Non-Smoking Week and as Canadians we have a lot to celebrate. In the past 50 years smoking rates have gone down significantly.
E-Cigarettes
BCAHL has made youth vaping one of three top priorities because of the health risks that vaping poses to a whole generation of young people. The Alliance is deeply concerned about youth and non-smokers who are trying and using electronic nicotine delivery systems, not only because of evidence that shows increases in the likelihood that…
BCAHL’s 2010 Budget Submission
Soon it will be time for the Provincial Government to consider its budget for the fiscal year beginning in April 2010. As part of the public consultation process, BCAHL prepared and submitted a Brief to the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Our Brief reiterates some of the recommendations that have been part of…
BCAHL Meets Ministers
During August, BCAHL Chair Bobbe Wood and I had the opportunity to meet with our two new Ministers – the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Healthy Living and Sport and the Honourable Mary McNeil, Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNowBC. Scott McDonald, Executive Director of the BC Lung Association joined us for the…
Tobacco Reduction Strategy
Tobacco is addictive, poisonous and kills 16 British Columbians every day. Even so, more than 600,000 people in BC continue to smoke, with young adults showing the highest rates of smoking. Even though 19- to 29-year-olds have become a major marketing target for tobacco companies, there are few programs to support them. This is why…
Smoke-Free Housing in Multi-Unit Dwellings Initiative
British Columbians are protected from second-hand smoke in public places but many are still exposed to unwanted tobacco smoke entering their homes from neighbouring units. The Smoke-Free Housing in Multi-Unit Dwellings Initiative worked with housing providers to create more smoke-free living spaces. The Heart and Stroke Foundation implemented a smoke-free housing pilot project to provide technical support…
Community Outreach Initiatives
When young adults are not working or studying hard, you can be sure they are enjoying their time off. Tobacco reduction, protection and prevention initiatives have to reach places where young adults play and live, and two community outreach initiatives achieve that goal. The Community Detailing Initiative will engage businesses and community organizations where young…
Community Detailing Initiative
The Community Detailing Initiative will engage businesses and community organizations where young adults “hang out” to promote cessation resources. These community partners know youth – their customers – and youth culture, and can reach them where they socialize and have fun; at bars, restaurants, shopping malls, events and recreation centres. Jack Boomer Project Manager Telephone:…

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