I have also noticed this news item...

'In Alberta, Canada, a near-total smoking ban goes into effect. Smoking is banned on patios and outside entrances, but hotels, private homes and federally registered work places remain exempt. The Tobacco Reduction Act will also ban retail displays and tobacco sales in pharmacies (1 January).'

I can't remember cigarettes ever being on sale in pharmacies in the UK and, even to a self-confessed smoker, it does seem a somewhat inappropiate product to sell.

Another example of that old American/British difference ? :)