SUPPORT REQUESTED
July 16, 2001
SMOKE-FREE KINGS
PO Box 1180
EKM Community Health Centre
Wolfville, Nova Scotia B0P 1X0
ironwood@glinx.com
Tel: 902-542-2057
Fax: 902-542-3844
TO: Supporters of
Smoke-Free By-Law for Kings County
FROM: Smoke-Free Places Committee
for Kings County
A new study
by Health Canada "provides some of the most compelling
scientific evidence yet for a total
ban on workplace smoking, including
restaurants and bars." (The Canadian
Press, July 13, 2001). This study
demonstrates how people who are routinely
exposed to second-hand smoke can
triple their risk of lung cancer.
We are looking
for help and support from stakeholders to help pass a
by-law which would create 100% smoke-free
indoor public places in Kings
County. At this time, the four
councils, including the Towns of
Wolfville, Kentville & Berwick
and the Municipality of Kings are looking
at a draft by-law which would be passed
at the same time in each community, to
create a level playing field.
Councillors
represent their constituents. So, in order for them to vote
YES to this by-law, which would be
introduced to protect the health of
both clients and employees, our councillors
need to hear from supporters,
especially those in the business and
health communities. Councillors read every letter and communication
they receive, and these have a strong
influence in their decision-making.
Your voice
can have a significant impact in the direction Kings County
takes to protect the health of our
communities. We ask you to take a
few minutes to write, e-mail, fax or
call your councillors, mayor or warden
as soon as possible. Your contribution
will make a difference. We thank
you in advance for your support in
helping us all breathe easy in Kings County!
Town of Wolfville
PO Box 1030 Wolfville
NS B0P 1X0
Tel 542-5767 Fax 542-4789
Town of Kentville
345 Main Street
Kentville, NS B4N 1K6
Tel 679-2500 Fax 679-2375
Town of Berwick
PO Box 130Berwick,
NS B0P 1E0
Tel 538-8068 Fax 538-3724
Municipality of Kings
PO Box 100
Kentville, NS B4N 3W3
Tel 690-6133 Fax 678-9279
ljones@town.wolfville.ns.ca
general@town.berwick.ns.ca
carolh@town.kentville.ns.ca
cshannon@county.kings.ns.ca
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