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Toronto bans smoking near playgrounds, wading pools

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 | 8:56 AM ET

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When Toronto's new bylaw takes effect, smoking will not be allowed within nine metres of children's playgrounds. (Canadian Press)

Smokers will no longer be welcome within nine metres of Toronto playgrounds, splash pads or wading pools.

City council passed a bylaw banning smoking near the children's areas at its meeting Tuesday.

The ban takes effect as soon as the province sets the amount of the fine. The city has asked that the fine be pegged at $305.

Toronto already has a smoking ban in place in restaurants. Last week, a new provincial law banning smoking in vehicles carrying children came into force.

The new bylaw, which was carried by a 31-6 vote, will also apply to other city-run outdoor areas that attract children, such as High Park Zoo and Riverdale Farm.

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