Smoke 'Em if You Got 'Em

bsichel — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:02:29 +0000

A proposed by-law reveals tension between the desires for public health and a welcoming community

On March 14, Antigonish’s town council voted down the a proposal that would have prohibited all smoking on Main Street.

“I first thought when we looked at the smoke-free by-law…it sounded like a good idea,” said town councillor Willie Cormier.

However, a detailed study and community consultation made Cormier see the issue differently.