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New campaign wants to slap R-rating on movie Article Alexandra Zabjek Edmontonjournal.com/The Edmonton Journal/news.nationalpost.com/ 24news.ca Thursday, November 28, 2014 http://www.edmontonjournal.com/campaign+wants+chain+smoking+villainesses+butt+face+rating /10420803/story.html

A smoking wizard. A puffing animated servant. A chain-smoking, grey-haired villainess. For an Alberta anti-smoking coalition, such images should prompt an R-rating for new feature films targeted to youth — films such as The Hobbit, The Little Mermaid and 101 Dalmatians. “(Movies) can normalize smoking behaviour and depict in a positive light. It’s often glamorized and the characteristics are positive, such as wealth, rebelliousness and sex. It doesn’t portray the real outcomes of tobacco use in any way,” said Angeline Webb, a senior policy adviser for the Canadian Cancer Society, which is part of the Campaign for a Smoke Free Alberta.

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Smoking not so PG: U of A group Article Leah Holoiday Metro Calgary/Metro Edmonton/metronews.ca Friday, November 28, 2014 http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1225125/smoking-not-pg-alberta-high-school-students-lobby- to-restrict-images-of-smoking-in-movies/

Sex, violence and tobacco? Students are leading the charge against smoking in movies, asking policy makers to give films an “R” rating when it comes to lighting up. Partnering with researchers from the University of Alberta and anti-smoking advocates, the Tobacco Rated R campaign was created after new data revealed one-third of in Alberta could be attributed to smoking imagery in youth-rated films. According to Kelly West, lead researcher for the project, 7,252 Alberta youth started smoking because of what they saw on the big screen in G, PG and PG-14 rated movies.

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Tobacco Rated R News S. Fee Global Calgary, 6AM, 6PM, 5PM Thursday, November 27, 2014

A new campaign launched with stricter ratings for films with smoking. They are asking that an R rating be given to any new film in our province that depicts smoking or tobacco imagery. The call was prompted by new research that says over one-third of youth who are smoking I the province started by seeing smoking on film. “We know tobacco use in films is depicted in a positive light, Characteristics of tobacco use is usually associated with wealth and glamour and rebelliousness. It is rarely portrayed by real negative health outcomes.” Angeline Webb, Campaign for a Smoke Free Alberta. A study supported by the Campaign shows between 2004 and 2013, 2.5 Billion smoking impressions in youth rated films in Alberta.

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New Campaign targets smoking movies News Mia Sosiak Global Lethbridge, 11PM, 6PM Thursday, November 27, 2014

A campaign has been launched to apply stricter ratings to films with smoking. It’s called Tobacco Rated- “R” and is being supported by researchers, high schools students and health care workers. They are asking that an R rating be given to any movie that has smoking.

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Tobacco Rated R Campaign Radio Kingkade & Breakenridge QR77 (CHQR) (CHED) Saturday, Tuesday Friday, November 28, 2014,

Interview with Erin Cripps-Woods on Tobacco Rated R Campaign.

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Alberta youths want smoking movies rated News Gord Steinke Global Edmonton, 6PM, Noon (28th) Thursday, November 27, 2014

Tobacco Rated R, is a new campaign aimed at reducing the number of youth smokers. The University of Alberta found that over 7500 Alberta youth have started smoking based on what they’ve seen in the movies. The solution, films that depict smoking should be given an R rating. “We know tobacco use in films is depicted in a positive light, Characteristics of tobacco use are usually associated with wealth and glamour and rebelliousness. It is rarely portrayed by real negative health outcomes.” Angeline Webb, Campaign for a Smoke Free Alberta. A study supported by the Campaign shows between 2004 and 2013, 2.5 Billion smoking impressions in youth rated films in Alberta.

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“R” Ratings want for smoking movies News Daryl McIntyre CTV Edmonton, 6PM Thursday, November 27, 2014

There is a local push for mandatory “R” Ratings for movies that show characters. A group of teens with the Campaign Tobacco Rated R, spread their message today at the U of A. The Campaign is based on new research from the university that suggests that more than one-third of young people who take up smoking report that they were influenced by smoking in films.

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Tobacco ratings wanted News Adrienne Pan CBC Edmonton Thursday, November 27, 2014

There is a push to help kids stay healthy by changing the ratings on new films in the province. Kelly West has been working on research that shows the more often kids see people smoking in films, the more likely they will smoke. The research showed that one-third of kids in Alberta who smoked, 7,000 kids, started smoking because they saw it in films.

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Blow by blow Feature Matt Dyksra The Edmonton Sun Wednesday, November 26, 2014

MLA Thomas Lukaszuk takes a spirometry test to measure his lung capacity at The Alberta Legislature on Tuesday Lukaszuk was helping to raise awareness for the 75th Anniversary of The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT and Lung Month which is in November.

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Radon Radio Andrew Grose CHED Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Interview with Jeff Cummings, Media Specialist.

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Flavoured tobacco ban to be phased in Article John Cotter The Lethbridge Herald/baytoday.ca/newstalk650.com/humboldtjournal.ca/yorktonnews.com/ kelownadailycourier.ca/brandonsun.com/infotel.ca/sootoday.com/weyburnreview.com/ foxrocks.ca Friday, November 14, 2014 http://www.kelownanow.com/news/health/news/Health/14/11/14/Alberta_Bans_Flavoured_Tobacco _Exempts_Menthol_Cigarettes

Alberta has exempted menthol from its flavoured tobacco ban law that health groups once held up as an example for other governments to follow. Health Minister Stephen Mandel said Thursday the legislation — to be phased in — will still protect young people from the dangers of other flavoured tobacco. Angeline Webb of the Canadian Cancer Society said Alberta’s decision was very disappointing and thousands of young people will pay the price.

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Alberta to phase in flavoured tobacco ban legislation, but exempts menthol Article John Cotter globeanadmail.com Thursday, November 13, 2014 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/alberta/alberta-to-phase-in-flavoured-tobacco-ban- legislation-but-exempts-menthol/article21580266/ Alberta has exempted menthol from its flavoured tobacco ban law that health groups once held up as an example for other governments to follow. Health Minister Stephen Mandel said Thursday the legislation — to be phased in — will still protect young people from the dangers of other flavoured tobacco. Les Hagen of Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta said the menthol exemption is a mistake. “We are pleased that there are new restrictions on sales to minors, we are pleased at the ban on smoking in vehicles with kids, but we are disappointed with the exemption for menthol ,” he said.

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Alberta to ban flavoured tobacco, exempts menthol Article Unknown The Prince George Citizen Friday, November 14, 2014

Alberta has exempted menthol from its flavoured tobacco ban law that health groups once held up as an example for other governments to follow. Health Minister Stephen Mandel said Thursday the legislation – to be phased in – will still protect young people from the dangers of other flavoured tobacco. Les Hagen of Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta said the menthol exemption is a mistake. “We are pleased that there are new restrictions on sales to minors, we are pleased at the ban on smoking in vehicles with kids, but we are disappointed with the exemption for menthol cigarettes,” he said.

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New tobacco rules not enough: activists Article Helen Pike Metro Calgary Friday, November 14, 2014

Alberta provincial officials rolled out long-awaited tobacco legislation Thursday in a bid to keep youth away from products hazardous to their health. But some anti- smoking activists still aren’t sold that the new rules go far enough. Critics say new tobacco legislation is a step in the right direction, but are reeling because restrictions against menthol flavouring were left out of the new rules. “ We will continue to work with the government, we are disappointed with the exemption for menthol cigarettes,” said Jeff Cummings from The Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta.

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Alberta to phase in flavoured tobacco ban Article Unknown Metro Edmonton Friday, November 14, 2014

Alberta has exempted menthol from its flavoured tobacco ban law that health groups once held up as an example for other governments to follow. Health, medical and anti-smoking groups say exempting menthol is a mistake, because the flavour is the most popular with young people. There are studies that say menthol soothes the throat, opens the airways and increases absorption into the bloodstream. Angeline Webb of the Canadian Cancer Society said Alberta’s decision was very disappointing and thousands of young people will pay the price.

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Sale of flavoured tobacco prohibited as of June Article Trevor Robb The Calgary Sun/calgarysun.com Friday, November 14, 2014 http://www.edmontonsun.com/2014/11/13/alberta-bans-flavoured-tobacco-but-not-menthol

Failing to include menthol in Alberta’s new flavoured tobacco ban has critics smoking mad. As of June 2015, the sale of flavoured will be illegal — although the ban does not include menthol cigarettes — and minimum pack sizes will be required as a way of eliminating smaller, more affordable packs, Alberta Health Minister Stephen Mandel announced Thursday. “Menthol is the most popular flavour among youth,” Angeline Webb with the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT Division, said recently. “In order for any ban on flavoured tobacco to be effective, menthol flavourings must be included. Menthol increases smoking initiation and nicotine addiction among youth.

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Tobacco rule won’t ban menthol Article Brent Wittmeir The Calgary Herald/calgaryherald.com Friday, November 14, 2014 http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/edmonton/Alberta+tobacco+rules+menthol/10378609/story.ht ml Alberta’s new flavoured tobacco regulations won’t include a ban on menthol, the province says. Health Minister Stephen Mandel met with reporters Thursday to give an update on the new legislation, passed late last year but awaiting proclamation while the province fleshed out regulations. The new rules won’t include a ban on menthol-flavoured tobacco — identified by anti-smoking groups as a lure for young smokers — though other flavoured tobaccos will be forbidden, along with smaller and cheaper packs of tobacco and smoking in vehicles when children are present.

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Menthol smokes to stay Article Unknown Winnipeg Free Press/winnipegfreeepress.com Friday, November 14, 2014 http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/health/alberta-to-phase-in-flavoured-tobacco- ban-legislation-but-exempts-menthol-282621581.html

Alberta has exempted menthol from its flavoured-tobacco ban. Health Minister Stephen Mandel said Thursday the legislation — to be phased in — will still protect young people from the dangers of other flavoured tobacco. The government decided banning the popular minty weed wouldn’t be cool with adults who enjoy menthol. Angeline Webb of the Canadian Cancer Society said Alberta's decision was very disappointing and thousands of young people will pay the price.

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New tobacco rules won’t include menthol Article Unknown The Edmonton Journal Friday, November 14, 2014

Alberta’s new flavoured tobacco regulations won’t include a ban on menthol, the province says. Health Minister Stephen Mandel met with reporters Thursday to give an update on the new legislation, passed late last year but awaiting proclamation while the province fleshed out regulations. The new rules won’t include a ban on menthol-flavoured tobacco — identified by antismoking groups as a lure for young smokers — though other flavoured tobaccos will be forbidden, along with smaller and cheaper packs of tobacco and smoking in vehicles when children are present.

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Alberta bans flavoured tobacco but not menthol Article Trevor Robb The Edmonton Sun/edmontonsun.com Friday, November 14, 2014 http://www.edmontonsun.com/2014/11/13/alberta-bans-flavoured-tobacco-but-not-menthol

Failing to include menthol in Alberta’s new flavoured tobacco ban has critics smoking mad. As of June 2015, the sale of flavoured tobaccos will be illegal — although the ban does not include menthol cigarettes — and minimum sizes will be required as a way of eliminating smaller, more affordable packs, Alberta Health Minister Stephen Mandel announced Thursday. “Menthol is the most popular flavour among youth,” Angeline Webb with the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT Division, said recently. “In order for any ban on flavoured tobacco to be effective, menthol flavourings must be included. Menthol increases smoking initiation and nicotine addiction among youth.

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Alberta exempting menthol cigarettes under flavoured tobacco ban News Unknown Cbc.ca/ ca.news.yahoo.com/ Thursday, November 13, 2014 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-exempting-menthol-cigarettes-under-flavoured- tobacco-ban-1.2834374

The Alberta government is banning the sale of some flavoured tobacco products in a bid to curb youth smoking -- but is still allowing the sale of menthol cigarettes. Health Minister Stephen Mandel defended the exclusion, saying that Alberta needs to "deal with the realities of the world." While Les Hagen from Campaign for Smoke-free Alberta called the announcement a step forward, he also wanted the government to go with a complete ban on all types of flavoured tobacco. "It's obviously a starter product," Hagen said. "Menthol and other flavourings are obviously being added to these products to make tobacco more palatable and more attractive to young people and its working."

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Legislation banning flavoured tobacco going into effect, major changes coming in the summer News Julia Parrish edmonton.ctvnews.ca Thursday, November 14, 2014 http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/legislation-banning-flavoured-tobacco-going-into-effect-major- changes-coming-in-the-summer-1.2101505

The provincial government announced plans to bring new provincial regulations on flavoured tobacco into effect Thursday. On Thursday, officials said amendments to the Tobacco Reduction Act and Tobacco Reduction Regulation would be phased in – starting immediately, smoking in vehicles with minors present is banned, as is selling, giving, lending or supplying tobacco products to minors. “We’re pleased to see that the government is following through with its commitment to Bills 33 and 206,” Les Hagen, with the Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta said. However, Hagen said his group hoped the provincial government would take the extra step and address one specific flavoured product, menthol tobacco products, saying it is the most popular flavour for youth who are only starting to smoke.

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Alberta’s new tobacco law targets flavoured tobacco, but exempts menthol News Unknown Globalnews.ca Thursday, November 13, 2014 http://globalnews.ca/news/1669946/alberta-health-minister-to-provide-update-on-provinces- tobacco-regulations/

Alberta has exempted menthol from its flavoured tobacco ban law that health groups once held up as an example for other governments to follow. Health, medical and anti-smoking groups say exempting menthol is a mistake, because the flavour is the most popular with young people. There are studies that say menthol soothes the throat, opens the airways and increases nicotine absorption into the bloodstream. Angeline Webb of the Canadian Cancer Society said Alberta’s decision was very disappointing and thousands of young people will pay the price.

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Alberta leaves menthol out of flavoured tobacco ban Article Trevor Robb sunnewsnetwork.ca Thursday, November 13, 2014 http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/politics/archives/2014/11/20141113-183440.html

Failing to include menthol in Alberta's new flavoured tobacco ban has critics smoking mad. As of June 2015, the sale of flavoured tobaccos will be illegal - although the ban does not include menthol cigarettes - and minimum cigarette pack sizes will be required as a way of eliminating smaller, more affordable packs, Alberta Health Minister Stephen Mandel announced Thursday.

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Alberta Bans Flavoured Tobacco, Exempts Menthol Cigarettes Article Wendy Macleod Kelownanow.ca Thursday, November 13, 2014 http://www.kelownanow.com/news/health/news/Health/14/11/14/Alberta_Bans_Flavoured_Tobacco _Exempts_Menthol_Cigarettes

In an effort to curb youth smoking in Alberta, the provincial government is banning the sale of flavoured tobacco but is still allowing the sale of menthol cigarettes. This has critics jumping on Health Minister Stephen Mandel. “Today this government caved to big tobacco and it put the profit-making strategies of tobacco companies ahead of the health and safety of Alberta’s youth,” said NDP MLA David Eggen. “This legislation is meant to protect our children, and yet the most dangerous of the flavoured tobaccos will now be allowed to remain accessible to kids.”

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Flavour ban coming News Stacy Brotzel CTV Edmonton, Noon, 7AM, 11PM Nov 13-6PM, 5PM Noon-Gov 13th Friday, November 14, 2014

Alberta will enforce a ban on flavoured tobacco. Bill 206 will take place next June, it may entice young people to start smoking. While anti-smoking advocates call this a positive step, they are concerned the most familiar flavour, menthol will still be allowed. “We have 6500 youth smoking menthols in Alberta, that is 6500 too many.” said Les Hagen from the Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta.

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Province bans flavoured tobacco News Shayne Ganam Global Edmonton, 8:30AM, 13th-5PM, 6PM, Noon Friday, November 14, 2014

Smokers in Alberta will have fewer products to choose from. The province has banned flavoured cigarettes in what’s being called the strictest ban of its kind in Canada. Menthol flavour will not be included in the ban. That has health groups fuming. Action on Smoking and Health, The Alberta Lung Association and the Canadian Cancer Society say menthol is the most popular flavour among youth and that more than 6,000 teens in Alberta smoke those cigarettes.

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Menthol not banned News J. Humphreys CTV Calgary, 8AM, 11PM, 6PM, 5PM, Noon (Gov only) Friday, November 14, 2014

Some big changes to tobacco rules in the province, including a ban on smoking in vehicles with minors, selling, giving, lending or supplying tobacco to minors is also illegal. By June there will be minimum pack sizes to discourage smaller more affordable options for young people and flavoured tobacco, except menthol will be banned. Alberta is late in the game when it comes to banning smoking in cars with kids. Every province, except Alberta and Quebec has laws in place. Health and anti-smoking advocates say exempting menthol which they are not going to cover under the new legislation is a mistake because the minty tobacco flavour is very popular among young people ------

Anti-Smoking groups upset on menthol ban News Ryan Jesperson Breakfast Television, 7AM/Breakfast Television Calgary Friday, November 14, 2014

Anti-smoking groups say that new provincial tobacco legislation is full of hot air. Health Minister Stephen Mandel had rules aimed at crushing youth smoking. Flavoured tobacco will be banned and smoking will no longer be allowed in vehicles when minors are present, however they stopped short of outlawing menthol. Critics say 1 in 25 adult smokers are using menthol so that is a very small number of menthol compared to 1 in 3 youth smokers. The decision not to ban menthol is reckless and irresponsible and unsafe for Alberta children.

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Menthol excluded in flavour ban News S. Fee Global Calgary, Noon, 7AM, (11PM, 6PM, 5PM) 13th Friday, November 14, 2014

Action on Smoking and Health, The Alberta Lung Association and the Canadian Cancer Society say menthol is the most popular flavour among youth. 6,500 teens in Alberta smoke menthol cigarettes and those who choose other flavours like grape or cherry are banned. The most addictive kind opens the airways and soothes the throat and is highly addictive.

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Tobacco Legislation coming News Kristina Barnes CBC Calgary, 11PM, CBC Edmonton 11PM, 6PM Thursday, November 13, 2014

The provincial government is facing criticism for the new tobacco legislation. The Health Ministers says the laws will keep teens away from tobacco. As reported, critics say the legislation is being watered down. The Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta calls the announcement a step forward but they just would have liked to see a complete flavoured.

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No ban on menthol in Alberta’s updated flavoured tobacco legislation Radio Morgan Smith Inews880.com Thursday, November 13, 2014 http://www.inews880.com/2014/11/13/no-ban-on-menthol-in-albertas-updated-flavoured-tobacco- legislation/

Alberta Health Minister Stephen Mandel is calling changes to tobacco legislation “the strictest ban on flavoured tobacco in Canada,” but the NDP calls it caving to Big Tobacco. Angeline Webb, with the Canadian Cancer Society is disappointed. “We know that half measures do not work when it comes to protecting children from these products because they’re highly addictive.” she says. “Menthol is the first product that needs to be banned from a health perspective. So we would the Alberta government moves forward sooner rather than later in the future to give the protection that Alberta youth very much deserve.”

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Alberta exempts menthol from tobacco ban Article Unknown panow.com/medicinehatnews.com/ Thursday, November 13, 2014

Alberta is phasing in a law passed last fall to ban flavoured tobacco products, but has decided to exempt menthol. Health Minister Stephen Mandel says Alberta will have the strictest ban on flavoured tobacco in Canada — even with the menthol exemption. Health and anti-smoking groups say exempting menthol is a mistake, because the minty tobacco flavour is the most popular with young people.

------Alberta to phase in flavoured tobacco ban legislation, but exempts menthol Radio Unknown 660news.com Thursday, November 13, 2014 http://www.660news.com/2014/11/13/alberta-to-phase-in-flavoured-tobacco-ban-legislation-but- exempts-menthol/ Alberta is phasing in a law passed last fall to ban flavoured tobacco products, but has decided to exempt menthol. Health Minister Stephen Mandel says Alberta will have the strictest ban on flavoured tobacco in Canada, even with the menthol exemption. Health and anti-smoking groups say exempting menthol is a mistake, because the minty tobacco flavour is the most popular with young people.

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Flavour tobacco prohibited News Ludovick Bourdages CBXFT-TV, 6PM Thursday, November 13, 2014

As of June 1, 2015 the sale of certain tobacco flavours is prohibited, however the menthol cigarettes will continue to be sold. The opposition parties are disappointed and well as health groups which all demanded the prohibition of the sale for such products. The Director of Action on Smoking and Health, Les Hagen is disappointed that menthol tobacco did not get in the ban and says it is very popular among youth contrary to what the Health Minister said. ------

Province takes tough stance on tobacco News Unknown Calgary.ctvnews.ca Thursday, November 13, 2014 http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/province-takes-tough-stance-on-tobacco-1.2101018

In an effort to protect Alberta's minors from the harmful effects of tobacco use, the provincial government has implemented legislation which prohibits smoking in vehicles when children are present and reduces access to flavoured tobacco. “These changes include the strictest ban on flavoured tobacco in Canada,” said Mandel. “More than half of young tobacco users are using flavoured tobacco. By restricting access to these products, we can reduce use among youth and help our children stay healthy. Reducing the exposure of children to tobacco and reducing the overall use of tobacco products will have positive outcomes across all areas of health care.”

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Radon Awareness News Kim Taylor CTV Edmonton 6PM Thursday, November 13, 2014

There is a danger lurking in our homes, you can’t see, smell. Radon occurs naturally in the soil and it can seep into our homes. Long-term exposure can cause lung cancer. It’s called radon and according to the Lung Association it is the second leading cause of lung disease behind smoking. Every home across the country and every building as some form of radon, the question is how much. The Lung Association is trying to raise awareness this month with the help of a well-known television contractor. Mike Holmes.

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Young people butting out Op-Ed Unknown St. Albert Gazette Saturday, November 8, 2014 http://www.stalbertgazette.com/article/20141108/SAG0902/311089970/-1/sag0902

Cigarette marketing is insidious In 1988 advertising tobacco products in Canada was banned In recent years that ban has extended to retailers being unable to display the products openly in their stores. It is time for the Alberta government to listen and end its reputation as a tobacco friendly province According to Action on Smoking and Health an Edmonton based anti-tobacco lobby group our province has the most affordable cigarettes in Canada due to low tobacco taxes and high wages It also states that Alberta has not raised taxes on tobacco products since 2002.

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Youths want ban on flavoured smokes Article Amy Crofts St. Albert Gazette/stalbertgazette.com Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Teen activists collected more than 70 cards at the Day of the Dead event at Prairie Gardens in Bon Accord Sunday in support of a ban on flavoured tobacco products in Alberta. The high school students are members of a province wide youth led campaign working to expose the for targeting youth with flavoured tobacco products such as cigarettes, , cigars and water pipe tobacco. The campaign launched province wide in the spring Staff go into schools and train youth as activists for the cause. In a two hour session students are educated on topics including the health effects of tobacco use as well as social justice issues such as the tobacco industry’s impact on the environment world hunger and animal cruelty explains Mackenzie.

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Christmas Seals Feature Unknown Athabasca Advocate November, 2014

Article on Christmas Seals.

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