According to the 2010 statistics there are 6 million smokers in Canada. Smoking has slowly been on the decline since 1965 when anti smoking programs were put in place.
Vancouver has instituted anti smoking laws that restrict where smokers can light up. All restaurants are non smoking zones. Even outdoor bus stops are non smoking areas.
Even though cigarette packages have graphic warning signs about the perils of smoking, people still light up.
My brother whom I was very close to died of cancer caused by his smoking habit. It was a terrible painful death that even heavy doses of morphine couldn't squelch. Finally in grave pain his body succumbed. That picture alone stays with me. Smoking sucks...and Kills!
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