Ottawa region talking about wider no smoking by-laws

Isabelle tries to understand the water

I'm all for it.

Smoke free Public health wants areas affected by bylaw expanded

... The city's public health officials want to bar smoking in outdoor bar and restaurant patios, parks, beaches, sports fields and even vendor stands in the ByWard and Parkdale markets...

No smoking at Ottawa’s outdoor patios, parks, beaches, sports fields, public health recommends

Ottawa would be a healthier place if smoking is banned at outdoor bar and restaurant...between smoke-free regulations and reduced smoking rates and exposure to second-hand smoke, as well as increased attempts to quit smoking.Public consultations found there is...

Sitting at outdoor restaurants in Ottawa can be awful.
A trip to an outdoor eating spot can be smokey and irritating–aside from people yelling into cell phones!

A trip to the beach with the kids was great last summer. Terrific to look back on it! But memories of smokers spoiled the visit. Breezes caused smoke to drift. Cigarette butts in the sand, floating on the water.

Josephine in bliss!

A wonderful place for kids and families

We were glad to see the police there.
There are people who abuse alcohol, drive drunk.

Police patrol for alcohol

The horror was a pregnant woman smoking, while playing with a child in the water.

Yes, she is smoking IN the water.
Yes, she was pregnant and had a child with her.