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New smoking ban stinks

BY CASSIE TULECKI As of Jan. 1 there will be a new smoking ban in Ontario that will prevent smokers from smoking on bar/restaurant patios, playgrounds, sports fields and ice rinks. Failure to comply with this law will result in the smoker receiving a $250 fine. This is being implemented in January, a winter month, so smokers have a chance to get used to the idea of not smoking in … Continued

Ontario smokers told to butt out

BY BETH CROUSE As of Jan. 1, a smoking ban will see bar and restaurant patios, publicly-owned sports fields, ice rinks and playgrounds added to the list of places where smokers aren’t permitted to light up. Those who forget or ignore the ban could be fined $250. In a Nov. 7 Toronto Star story, Associate Health Minister Dipika Damerla called the regulations a “patchwork” at best. What he means is that … Continued

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