Posted by yyu34 on March 26, 2008
The B.C. government has introduced new legislation that will ban smoking in all indoor public spaces and take aim at how tobacco products are marketed and sold.
Health Minister George Abbott introduced the bill in the legislature on Tuesday. “This amendment bans smoking in restaurants, pubs and private clubs, offices, malls, conference centres, sports arenas, community halls, government buildings and schools,” he said.
It will also be illegal for smokers to light-up in a public doorway, or near windows and air intakes — to protect indoor air quality.
The bill will ban smoking in schools and on school grounds this September; in other places, it takes effect next year.
The new legislation also allows regulations that would ban outdoor advertising of tobacco products, and limit the display and promotion of cigarettes inside stores. Abbott said that means cigarettes may have to be kept out of sight in B.C. stores at some point in the future.
“That will be determined by regulation, but my expectation is that the racks of cigarettes will actually be behind a plain covered surface. So there won’t be the advertising, there won’t be the cigarette packs sitting out in the open,” said the minister.
Abbott said B.C. is not yet ready to ban smoking altogether. But he says the government is determined to fight smoking and discourage young people from taking up the habit.
Source: CBC News, News1130
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Posted by cvancouver on March 26, 2008
Those who are interested in attending the wedding show at Vancouver Convention Center can obtain more information at their website here.
The show is on for 2 days: March 29th - March 30th.
According to their website:
Tickets purchased on or before March 28th, 2008 $19.95
Tickets purchased on March 29th & 30th 2008 $25.00 (at the door)
PURCHASE TICKETS BY PHONE 604-629-5865
With Visa or MasterCard
PURCHASE TICKETS
With Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card or Cash
at:
Wedding Trends Wedding Show Office
Suite 105 2590 Granville Street
Vancouver BC
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Posted by cvancouver on March 26, 2008
Couple days ago, I went to Joeys at Lougheed Coquitlam. I have to say that it has become one of my favorite restaurants to dine at.
The dining environment is awesome. It offers a dim-lit dining setting. In addition, it has a complete bar and projector display for those who likes to watch sport games at a restaurant.
Unfortunately, it had been quite busy during meal hours that I went to and there was a queue that takes around 25-35 minutes for a seating. Despite the fact that the restaurant is large in size with many booths and tables, it is literally packed with people during busy hours. However, the food here makes up all the waiting time.
On the left, we have the seafood sicilian pesto linguine with garlic bread. On the right, we have hi-rise mushroom cheddar burger with fries.
On their menus, they have a variety of food: Wraps, tacos, salad, burgers, ribs, pasta, soup and so forth. Their menu can be viewed online on their website.
The food was delicious and decently sized. In addition, the price is at a reasonable $12-20 per average person.
This Joey’s restaurant is located at:
550 Lougheed Highway
Coquitlam, BC. V3K 3S3
Phone: 604-939-3077
http://www.joeysmedgrill.com/
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