Halifax’s smoking ban won’t roll out on Oct. 1 as originally targeted
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The municipality is still committed to implementing the new rules by Oct. 17, which is the date of legalization for cannabis in Canada.  Continue reading
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Coming to Halifax council: Cannabis public hearing and Events East business plan
A delayed examination of the Event East business plan and $1.3-million tender to replace roof of the Burnside Transit Centre highlight this week’s council meeting. Continue reading
Halifax businesses split on possible effects of incoming smoking ban
Halifax Regional Council has voted to amend an existing bylaw to prohibit smoking of any kind on municipal property, except in specially designated areas. Continue reading
Tobacco to remain part of the smoking ban on Halifax municipal property
The Nuisance and Smoking Bylaw must still pass a second reading and a public hearing, which will be held on a yet-to-be-announced date. Continue reading
Coming to Halifax council: Smoking ban, Halifax Convention Centre, diversity review
Discrimination in the workplace, a smoking ban and the Nova Centre budget are just some of the topics to be discussed by Halifax Regional Council this Tuesday. Continue reading
Public parks, green spaces go smoke-free in Westmount
A new bylaw, adopted on Tuesday and coming into effect Saturday, prohibits smoking in the city’s public parks and green spaces. Continue reading
Poor, vulnerable, marginalized to be punished most by smoking ban: YWCA
The decision by regional council has led anti-poverty advocates to unite their voices in concern over the impact a smoking ban would have on citizens who are struggling to get by. Continue reading
Urban and rural smoking locations not ‘realistic’ to enforce: Halifax councillor
Councillor Matt Whitman feels the decision by regional council to outright ban smoking on all municipal property unless otherwise indicated isn’t the right approach. Continue reading
‘Welcome to Halifax, you can’t smoke here’: Business community reacts to new law restricting smoking
If you’re a smoker who enjoys puffing throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality, prepare for the location of your smoking to be heavily restricted. Continue reading
Smoking to be banned on Saskatchewan Housing Corporation properties
A no-smoking policy is being implemented for all Saskatchewan Housing Corporation owned and leased properties. Continue reading
