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2010

May 26, 2010
It's time to force pharmacies to stop selling cigarettes
by Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada

April 12, 2010
Smoke-free restaurants may be keeping Torontonians out of hospital: Study
by The Canadian Press

2009

December 15, 2009
Clean Air Coalition of B.C. Field Report: Winter 2009
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

May 5, 2009
Once and For All! BC Should Stop Pharmacies from Selling Cigarettes Say Leading Health Advocates
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

Jan 14, 2009
Imagine a Smoke-Free BC - A Step Closer
An update by the CAC on the Campaign

by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

2008

December 1, 2008
Clean Air Coalition of B.C. Field Report: Fall 2008
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

August 1, 2008
Vancouver Continues to Lose the Lead on Smoke-Free Legislation
BC Lung Association and Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon Urge BC to Step up Tobacco Control Leadership
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

June 18, 2008 - Times Colonist
Smoke gets in their eyes
People in condos and apartments are exposed to a range of health problems because of second-hand smoke
by Pedro Arrais

May 26, 2008
Rebel Smokers Out to Sea
It's not pirates that you see mooring off English Bay, but rebel smokers who have exiled themselves offshore ...
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

April 18, 2008 - CBC News
Butt out in apartment, Quebec judge rules
by CBC News

April 18, 2008 - The Montreal Gazette
Butt out at home: Smoking tenant loses on appeal
by Jan Ravensbergen

March 29, 2008 - Maple Ridge News
Municipalities urged to ban smoking on outdoor patios
by Jeff Nagel

March 8, 2008 - Toronto Star
Landlords can keep properties smoke-free
by Bob Aaron

February 28, 2008
Sheraton and Four Points By Sheraton Hotels Go Smoke-Free
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon and the BC Lung Association applaud the Sheraton and Four Points By Sheraton chain on the decision to make their hotels smoke-free by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

February 4, 2008 - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver woman demands smoke-free housing
by Gerry Bellett

January 23, 2008
Lung Association & Heart and Stroke Foundation
Mobilize Support for a Smoke-Free BC

by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.


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2007

June 19, 2007 - The Edmonton Journal
20 seniors housing sites to go smoke-free
Phased-in program over next 18 months
by Florence Loyie

March 31, 2007 - The Star
Neighbour complains about smoke
New tenants or their guests not entitled to light up in landmark Manitoba case
by Gerry Hyman

March 27, 2007 - Globe and Mail
Support grows for smoke-free units in Ontario
By Martin Mittelstaedt

March 27, 2007
Ontario Majority Wants Smoke-free Apartments
New research shows second-hand smoke infiltrates the apartments of almost two million Ontarians, and a clear majority of the province's four million multi-unit dwellers would like the choice to live in smoke-free buildings. Here are the highlights of the Ipsos Reid survey.
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

March 11, 2007 - Political Gateway (Australia)
Smokers told to stop smoking at home

March 6, 2007
New Smoke-free Legislation: BC's Leading Heath Groups Applaud the Provincial Government
CAC applauds provincial government for announcing major changes to the Tobacco Sales Act to reduce tobacco use
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

January 22, 2007
The Next Frontier: Smoke-Free Policies in Apartments
CAC calls on provincial and municipal governments to create smoke-free housing options for the social housing sector
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.


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2006

November 15, 2006 - Quesnel - Cariboo Observer
Clean air campaign launched to butt out smoking

November 5, 2006 - The Province
Premier Better Late Than Never with all-out Ban
By Michael Smyth

November 5, 2006
News Release from the Premier announcing ban on smoking in Public Places
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

October 22, 2006 - Kamploops This Week (Kamploops BC)
The Enough campaign is pushing for a ban on DSRs for good

September 23, 2006 - The Record (Burnaby BC)
Council agrees to support a resolution at UBCM on totally smoke-free work places across the province
By Theresa McManus, Record Reporter

September 21, 2006 - Burnaby News Leader
Cities urged to back full workplace ban
By Jeff Nagel, Black Press

May 23, 2006
Heather Crowe - A True Canadian
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

January 19, 2006
The Future: Smoke-Free Restaurants, Bars And Public Entranceways
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.

January 12, 2006
Where You Work Live and Play....Even Better Smoke-Free
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.


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2005

December 7, 2005
B.C. Falls Behind Other Provinces in Health Measure
by Clean Air Coalition of B.C.


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