Manitoba's NDP government delivers tax cuts, rebates in first postelection budgetHold on fuel tax continues, while vape tax to increase. Health Minister Mark Holland vows to crackdown on nicotine pouchesImperial Tobacco addresses accusations of exploiting a loophole to get Health Canada approval for its oral nicotine pouch. B.C. RCMP announce seizure of millions of dollars worth of contraband cigarettes Seizure of 133,000 cartons of cigarettes said to be a “major blow” to organized groups. Yukon government looks to take part in federal vaping tax program The bill tabled in the legislative assembly aims to tackle growing youth vaping in the territory. Albertans will see lower taxes, except for tobacco, vaping products and EVs Alberta finance minister Nate Horner says new electric vehicle tax about fairness. Convenience retailer advocacy group in B.C. decries Premier’s “attack on convenience stores" Independent convenience retailers say they are threatened by government-induced challenges and lack of consultation. Announcing the Trade Show Stage agenda for The Convenience U CARWACS Show Use LAST CHANCE code to register for FREE and see presentations from Imperial Tobacco, National Energy Equipment, Localcoin, Pacific Smoke and Aquadetox. 2024 Tobacco + Vaping Report Down, but not out: Amid regulatory challenges and declining sales, innovation sparks optimism for a category in transition. B.C. convenience stores unfairly targeted in new nicotine pouch restrictions UKCIA and BCKBA say industry was not properly consulted and fear increase in illegal trafficking. B.C. police seize $11M worth of contraband cigarettes along with guns, drugs Largest one-time seizure of contraband cigarettes in the province. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last