# B.C. Pharmacies Still Sell Cigarettes

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-05-31T14:18:58+00:00
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British Columbia remains the only Canadian province where you can buy cigarettes at pharmacies — a policy under fire from anti-smoking advocate Leo Levasseur, who questions how health-focused institutions can sell addictive products. While Health Minister Josie Osborne defends the status quo with stats on low smoking rates and tobacco-funded healthcare, critics point to a 2014 failed attempt to ban sales and argue that pharmacies should not be selling the very thing they help people quit. The debate highlights a deeper tension: where should public health draw the line when it comes to products sold in healing spaces? Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/728604f25003a787

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