It’s become a common theme with a conscientious by-law regarding smoking near entrances.

And once again, this burning cigarette is sitting in the ashtray with no plans of ashing out any time soon.

Councillor Rick Dubeau has been an avid critic on this by-law, suggesting it would be illegal and more importantly, impossible to enforce.

However, city staff took a look into the matter and it was determined not only that the municipality has the authority to enact the by-law, but also it would be enforceable.

Those findings were revealed Monday night.

CLICK HERE for the full explanation from city staff, and CLICK HERE for the video under Item 4G.

Dubeau suggested the city get a legal opinion on the matter and the issue was deferred to a later date.

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