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E-Cigarettes banned at high schools Concerns raised that smokeless cigarettes could be used as ‘delivery devices’ for alcohol, drugs Craig Spence THE CHRONICLE
Students at Ladysmith Secondary School are being told to leave their e-cigarettes at home, or risk having them confiscated Principal Steve Thompson confirmed in an interview with the Chronicle. “Our job every day is the care and safety of Christine and Alan Vincent will be among the avid gardeners opening their grounds to visitors during the 18th Annual Garden Tour our students,” he said, put on by the Ladysmith Rotary Club May 31. CRAIG SPENCE noting that the increasingly popular habit of ‘vaping’ or smoking e-cigarettes, can no longer be seen simply Craig Spence 1:30 p.m., and an invitation to visit some are supporting many worthwhile causes. as a means of quitting of the most splendid gardens in Ladysmith, “Rotary funds support ongoing local ac- smoking – there is eviTHE CHRONICLE Yellowpoint and Saltair. The Vincent’s tivities such as the food bank, senior and dence e-cigarettes can Christine Vincent does not speak to her place will be one stop you won’t want to youth programs and scholarships.” says be used to ingest subplants. But she isn’t quite so quick to dis- miss on the self-directed tour which runs the release. “We also assist Disaster Aid stances like alcohol and courage the notion that her plants – in a from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the tour Canada and many Rotary International even drugs manner of speaking – might communicate cost $15, which gets you a pass, program projects – especially the plan to eradicate The decision follows with her. She and husband Alan call a 10 and map. polio worldwide. Special emphasis for a May 14 principals’ acre property on Yellow Point Road home. “The Rotary Garden Tour is a wonderful this year will be on the redevelopment of meeting where e-cigaSince 2001 they have transformed about opportunity for gardeners of all skill lev- the Transfer Beach playground.” rette use was discussed three acres into a series of lush, meander- els to visit and admire gardens otherwise The Vincents are only too happy to help and it was decided it ing gardens that are as pleasing to the eye unavailable to them. Many visitors will out by opening their gates to local gar- would be appropriate as they are soothing to the soul. benefit by finding fresh ideas and renewed dening enthusiasts, who will be greeted to impose a ban on the You will be able to stroll their grounds enthusiasm for their own gardens,” says by a statue of Adonis at the foot of their devices. “It’s a deciSunday, May 31 as part of the 18th Annual a news release from the Rotary Club of meandering drive, which wends its way sion that’s made at the Garden Tour, put on by the Ladysmith Ro- Ladysmith, which organizes the tour. through the property between a profusion school level,” Thomptary Club. The event includes a Show and As well as enjoying horticulture at its fin- of blooms and bushes. There’s a sense of son said, but he added Sale at the Aggie Hall from 8:45 a.m. to est, guests will be gratified to know they see Garden Tour page 9 other schools will also
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be restricting use of the devices. At Chemainus Secondary School e-cigarettes had already been banned. Vice Principal Mike Martin said they are treated the same way as any tobacco product “and as such there’s a bylaw that prohibits the use of tobacco products on school property.” Both schools will take the same steps if a student is caught with an e-cigarette on or around school grounds: the device will be confiscated and returned to a parent of the student. Use of e-cigarettes has not been permitted inside schools, but to date not all schools have taken the step of an outright ban on possession of the devices while at or around a school. Uncertainty over what the devices can be used for has led to the tightening of restrictions. “They’re more of a delivery device,” Thompson said. “Not only do they deliver nicotine see E-Cigarettes page 3