The peak age of smoking initiation is between 15 and 17 and the likelihood of smoking initiation decreases quickly after age 16.
Government will host a virtual public consultation session on legislative amendments under consideration related to the purchase of tobacco and related products. It will take place from 10 a.m. until noon tomorrow. Topics to be discussed include prohibiting the sale of tobacco to persons born after a certain date, increasing the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21, banning flavoured vaping products and other enforcement measures, including prohibiting sales of tobacco through vending machines. The peak age of smoking initiation is between 15 and 17 and the likelihood of smoking initiation decreases quickly after age 16. Tobacco remains one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s leading cause of disease, disability and death and remains a burden on the health care system. For more information email TobaccoEngagement@gov.nl.ca.
Registration is open for the first West Coast Business and Investment Summit
Corner Brook business offering meals for those in need this Tibbs Eve
The Punters released an album last month marking 3 decades of music called, "30 Years On"
RNC offer tips on protecting your property with summer being historically a time of more break and enters
Former city manager being honoured today at "Second Chance Cove" next to the fish plant on Griffin Drive
