Second-hand smoke

Interested in quitting smoking? This week is a great week to start!  National Non-Smoking Week starts Sunday, January 15 and runs until Saturday, January 21, 2023. This annual campaign stresses the importance of educating our children and youth by protecting them from starting cannabis, commercial tobacco, and vapour use. Also, with open and honest conversation throughout the week, individuals looking to quit or limit their use can plan with friends to improve their health. 

Lindsay Willoner

Did you know most tobacco users want to quit? Or that tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and premature death in Canada? Yikes! National Non-Smoking Week is January 19-25, 2020 ...

Lindsay Willoner

I’ve been a registered nurse with Northern Health (NH) for over 13 years. During that time, I’ve had the privilege to care for the health and well-being of people living in this region and our div...

Lindsay Willoner

I grew up in southern Ontario near the "tobacco belt" of Norfolk and Elgin counties. I remember the green buildings with red roofs throughout the area: The kilns where tobacco was hung to dry. Many pr...

Nancy Viney

"Ten year old Miranda Googles the word 'tobacco'. When the page opens on her tablet, she sees that there are a lot of references there. Old images show people with small, round, tubular objects betwee...

Cynthia Gjerde

Helping Canadians lead healthier, tobacco-free lives You probably have a friend or family member who has experienced one or more of the debilitating diseases caused by smoking or chewing tobac...

Nancy Viney

You can make a difference! Don't assume kids will learn all they need to know to be tobacco free at school and that you don't need to get involved. Parents can help their kids to avoid t...

Nancy Viney