Nova Scotia says it will become the first province to make it illegal to sell flavoured e-cigarettes and juices, announcing Thursday a ban that will come into force on April 1.

The province has worked hard to become a smoke-free culture and doesn't want to lose ground as the number of people vaping continues to grow, Health Minister Randy Delorey said in a news release.

The particular concern is young people. Smoke Free Nova Scotia recently conducted a survey that showed 95 per cent of young people who vape in Nova Scotia said they prefer flavoured juices [...]