16 — Friday, April 11, 1997 - North Shore News City rel By Deana Lancaster Contributing Writer “CURIOUSER and Curiouser,” said Alice when she was in Wonderland. If she’d been on the North Shore instead, she like- ly would have been talking about our mish- mash of smoking regu- lation bylaws. On Monday — North Vancouver City Council worked out yet another bylaw to replace the 100% ban they agreed on in February. The motion was placed on the agenda by Coun. Barbara Perrault atter a public hearing was held on March 24. Forty- one people addressed the issue at the time. “I think (the 100% ban) is very heavy handed,” said Perrault on Monday night. axes smok 190% ban replaced with options for puffers “E's not illegal to smoke... We're acting a lutle prema- turely.” After much discussion and Numerous amendments covr- cil created a new bylaw, The — resolution agreed upon will: B® force restaurants in North Vancouver City to provide 70% of their seating to non- smoking patrons. Ifthe owner wants to designate the other 30% as a smoking section it must be in 2 separate, enclosed room. In 2000, the smoking rooms are to be climinated and the restaurants must be 100% smoke-free: @ require pubs, bars, bingo halls and other adult-oriented establishments to provide 30% of their seating to non-smok- ing patrons. The percentage will gradually be phased to 100% non-smoking by the finally Greon Tip from Environment Canada Astorm on Easter Sunday interrupted power to 54.000 B.C.Hydro customers in the Lower jon't top up the gos tank, Gasoline vopours will escape when your gas tank is too full and contribute toa smag. Mainland and 35.000 in the Fraser Valley. Fortunately, we were uble to restore power to most of the affected areas by midnight. The remainder were largely restored by the next 2000, No © barrier the sections — is vear berveen required: B cabs, mails and other public places are to become 100% smoke-free. The citw’s change of heart is not unique. North Vancouver District regulation bylaw. In 1998, district. restaurants must go 100% smoke-free. In atl other indoor public places the smoke will clear in 2000. In West Vancouver there is 4 100% ban on smoking in casinos, bingo halls, pool halls, office spaces and other Restaurants, pubs, lounges and bars must provide 70% of their seating to non-smokers, but by 2000, that percentage will have gradually increased tua total ban, Larger smoking, sections are permissible if they are ina smoking room with separate ventilation. “It's fike Campbell's soup,” said Perrault of the region's different bylaws. “It's NORTH Vancouver City Coun. Barbara Perrault recently revised its smoking indoor public places. just a big mixture.” found ban tco harsh. The Seniors’ Advisory Council advises the Minister Responsible for Seniors on issues of concern to seniors in British Columbia and gives seniors a voice in shaping government policy. oN SENIORS’ ADVISORY COUNCIL UT * , oY Participate in roundtable discussions about local seniors’ issues, Pharmacare, housing, CPP and misperceptions about seniors. Tuesday, April 15, 1997 © 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm free Admission North Shore Conference Centre 1999 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. British eS COLUMBIA Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors PROVIDING A VOICE FOR SENIORS nrerruptio / forces of nature, we can and do stand ready to make sure your power is restored as quickly and safely as possible. For more information about protecting yeur power lines [rom storm damage, call 1-800-BCHY DRO. We welcome your call. Trees fulling on power lines are actually the main offenders. IF you have a tree on your property that’s structurally weak or poses a threat to nearby power lines. give us aca You'll be reducing the risk of power interrup- tions to vour hame — and helping us naintain our reputation as one of the most reliable sup- evening. with only a handful of unique prob- lems remaining. And we're always working to do better. pliers of electricity in Canada. While we can Ustop the unpredictable ove BChydro & Reliable Services. Resourceful People.