Alberta to phase in flavoured tobacco ban legislation, but exempts menthol

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. Health, medical and anti-smoking groups say exempting menthol is a mistake, because the flavour is the most popular with young people. Read more here.