Calgary Finally Went Smoke Free
Finally, finally, finally! Calgary was the last of the major Canadian cities to finally go smoke free in almost all public places. There are only a few exceptions (casinos, bingo halls, and a few other places), but your average nightclub and sports bar are now blue haze free. The anti-smoking bylaw was in effect January 1st, 2007
I know, I know. Why should we be putting restrictions on others? It's a free world! Who has the right to tell us what we can and can't do?
Well, you know what? I was one of those patrons who did not go out to watch a game because of the cigarette and cigar smoke. My wife and I hated the smell. I would come home and have to have a shower or else my pillow and sheets would take in the smell when I went to bed. My clothes had to be washed as well. It is really an annoyance and enough of one that I did limit how often I would go to a sports lounge.
We're Going to Lose Money?
These establishments were complaining they will lose money because of the anti-smoking bylaw. I can understand their concern, but I question the loss really. They will be gaining a customer in me and the customers who enjoyed the social atmosphere and the big screen are still going to come.
I used to live in Edmonton and after I moved they put through their own anti-smoking bylaw. I went to watch an Oilers game at Schanks in Edmonton and the place was packed without a seat to be found. I can't see how they were losing any business that night. When I walked outside it was a blue haze of people smoking in front. I still sucked to walk through it on the way in and out, but at least I don't have to come home and have to shower and throw every piece of clothing in the laundry.
I'm not going to blather on about health concerns and all that. We all know the risks with smoking. You are inhaling carcinogenic fumes into your body whenever you are in that environment. There is no argument to the health benefits, really.
Anyhow, enough said. I love the new bylaw and I hope more cities go this route. If you live in the province of British Columbia, they passed it provincially so it wasn't even a municipal choice anyways.
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