E-cigarettes to face limitations in Manitoba

Manitoba is about to join a growing number of provinces that limit the use of electronic cigarettes.

Healthy Living Minister Deanne Crothers says she will introduce a bill in the legislature on Monday aimed at protecting people who don't want to be exposed to the vapour.

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Crothers says she cannot reveal details until the bill is made public.

But she says the legislation will strike a balance between protecting the public and supporting people who use e-cigarettes as an alternative to tobacco.

British Columbia and Ontario have recently moved to ban e-cigarettes in indoor public areas and restrict the way they can be advertised and displayed.

Crothers said Manitoba's approach will be "unique" but along similar lines.