Official warns North Bay council about smoking ban risks

North Bay’s top bylaw enforcement officer, Ron Melnyk, advised the city council against further smoking and vaping restrictions in workplaces and outdoor areas, citing a 2019 survey with minimal support for such measures. He emphasized potential safety risks for workers forced to smoke near traffic and noted that current regulations, including a nine-metre smoke-free zone at workplace entrances, are adequately enforced.

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