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Outdoor smoking issue still up in the air  

Council expected to pass second reading later this month
Jump to full article: Timmins (Ont) Times (ca), 2009-10-08
Author: Posted By Len Gillis

Intro:

The debate continues at Timmins city council on whether it will ban smoking for outdoor locations such as playgrounds, beaches, parks and recreational fields. So far council has had one reading of the bylaw, which was approved.

In order for the draft bylaw to be enacted, council will have to pass three readings. A formal second reading of the draft bylaw will be held later this month.

The issue was brought back to council on Monday for debate and public input. The only citizen input so far has been through a series of letters and e-mails from members of the public.

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