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Tobacco Free Parks & Beaches

CONGRATULATIONS THUNDER BAY!

As of June 1, 2010 Enjoy Smoke Free Parks, Beaches & Recreation Areas

City of Thunder Bay Smoke Free By Law (PDF)

Smoking is prohibited within 10 metres of:

  • Any playground equipment at city parks
  • The edge of all beach areas
  • All entrances to recreation facilities

Benefits of outdoor smoke free spaces:

  • Clean play areas for our children
  • Supports a tobacco-free message for our children
  • Protects our children from secondhand smoke
  • Reduces tobacco litter in parks and around recreation areas
  • Restricting smoking around building entrances reduces
    the amount of secondhand smoke that can enter the building

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Tobacco Control

 

Protection: 

From the harmful effects of breathing second-hand smoke.  The Smoke Free Ontario Act requires all public places and enclosed worksites to be smoke-free.  Through education we promote smoke-free homes, cars and other enclosed private spaces.

Prevention: 

Taking steps to prevent children, youth, and young adults from starting to smoke or using chew tobacco. Prevention includes tobacco and health education, local youth action alliances and tobacco-industry de-normalization.

Cessation: 

Varying assistance offered to all age groups for those considering, starting to prepare or are ready to quit their tobacco habit.

Last Updated: 7/26/2010

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