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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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Changes to the Capital Regional District’s clean air bylaw would restrict smoking within seven metres of any doorway, window or air intake. Critics say the bylaw doesn’t strike a balance between personal freedom and public health concerns.
Metchosin will try to avoid putting the cart before the horse as it makes improvements to Kangaroo Road, including a new roadside horse trail. “This has been something our parks and trails committee have wanted for a long time,” said Mayor John Ranns. “Kangaroo Rd. is a very windy road, and is quite difficult for pedestrians and equestrians. …Whenever we can make it safer for pedestrians and people using the side of the road, we endeavour to do that.” Jacobs Brothers Construction is tackling reconstruction work on the road, at the price of just under $1.9 million. The plan is to be finished the work by the end of the year. The trail is a multi-use one that will follow Kangaroo from Rocky Point to Eales Road. Work will also be done to reconstruct Kangaroo along a stretch from the 800 block to the 900 block. An arborist will be subcontracted to remove any trees necessary. Construction of the trail will take place in sections. What is certain is that until Nov. 30 road excavation will be required, which will result in road repaving and the construction of the trail. Traffic delays can be expected throughout this period. Gas tax funding will be used to pay for the project. The district had hoped to get a grant for the project, and had applied for them in the past, but engineers feel the project can’t wait any longer. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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It’s the summer of 2014 in downtown Victoria. An unassuming tourist wanders down Trounce Alley off Government Street, admiring the quaint storefronts before stopping to light a cigarette. “I’m sorry, but you’re not allowed to smoke here,” says a disapproving passerby. The tourist returns to the swarm of pedestrians along Government and takes a drag. Dirty looks continue until a nearby food cart operator informs the tourist of a new region-wide bylaw that restricts smoking within seven metres of any doorGive us your comments way, window or air intake. by email: editor@ “I think you should be OK goldstreamgazette.com. along the Inner Harbour,” the local says. “But don’t stop in Bastion Square – public spaces are banned too.” As restrictive tobacco bylaws continue to expand across North American cities, smokers are left with shrinking public space in which to enjoy a legal activity. The Capital Regional District’s latest clean air bylaw, if approved by the board next week, would ban smoking in parks, public squares and playgrounds. Large swathes of downtown Victoria would also be smokefree if the minimum smoking distance from buildings is increased from three to seven metres. “The question is, when does the government have a right to tell us not to do something that is perfectly legal,” said Micheal Vonn, policy director with the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.
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