The Negative Health Effects-Harmful Effects-Patios

Meet Gary, a strong supporter of smoke-free patios.Gary...

Meet Gary, a strong supporter of smoke-free patios.Gary recently moved to the Nation’s Capital from Ireland. He also quit smoking 3 weeks ago due to the negative health effects and the cost of buying cigarettes. He likes the idea of patios being smoke-free to protect its patrons -especially children from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke.  The new regulations are part of the strategy to make Ottawa a healthier city for all residents and visitors.To learn more about Ottawa’s new smoke-free regulations, or if you need help quitting smoking, please visit ottawa.ca/smokefree or call 3-1-1. read more..

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Second-Hand Smoke Exposure-Patios-Toni

Meet Toni, a strong supporter of smoke-free patios.Toni has...

Meet Toni, a strong supporter of smoke-free patios.Toni has worked in the restaurant industry for more than 30 years and as a result, developed lung disease from second-hand smoke exposure. In the late 90’s, his health scare prompted him to open up the first smoke-free coffee shop in the ByWard Market.Toni now owns two smoke-free restaurants, “Firkin and Knight” and “Firkin and Flyer”.  He was one of the restaurant owners that made his patios smoke-free voluntarily, before the regulations came into effect.  Toni is confident that Ottawa’s new smoke-free patio regulations will create a better and healthier environment for those who enjoy dining outdoors. To learn more about Ottawa’s new smoke-free regulations, or if you need help quitting smoking, please visit ottawa.ca/smokefree, Twitter (@ophsmokefree) or call 3-1-1. read more..

source:ottawa.ca