Mayor Ford against smoking ban

By News Staff

Posted September 30, 2013 4:52 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Toronto’s Board of Health approved a smoking ban that limits smoking in most outdoor spaces.The item will now go to city council for final approval. Mayor Rob Ford said he is not in favour of the ban.

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