Job losses, business closures cited LOCAL BARTENDER Rod Tolhuysen says the easiest way to get nicati- ne-addicted customers back into the bars is to in- stall ventilation systems that would clear air of sec- ond-hand smoke. By approving ventila- lion systems, bars and restaurants will be able to cater to both smokers and non-smokers, he said. But. Workers’ Compen- sation Board officials say currently there aren’t any ventilation systems that effectively rid the air of second-hand tobacco smoke. Rick Hynes, WCB re- gional manager, said under the new regulations all bu- sinesses -— except for li- censed bars and restaur- ants ~ can create separate designated smoking areas for their employees wha smoke. The only require- ments are that the areas are sealed from the rest of the workplace and ventila- led to the outside. + Bars and licensed rest- aurants aren’t allowed to qreate separate designated 4moking areas because the Liquor Control and Licen- ting Board (LLCB), won’t jccept or licence separate fooms. ' “LLCB has jurisdiction gver the bar and at this paint they’re not accepting qesignated smoking tooms,” Hynes said. ‘ LECB officials say they can’t allow separate smok- ing areas in drinking es- tablishments because li- quor inspectors wouldn’t be able to enter the room fo conduct ‘routine inspec- tions (like checking for ynderage drinkers or overly intoxicated customers) without being subjected ta the dangers of second-hand smoke. ' Tolhuysen said the fact that some businesses can have the designated smok- ing rooms _ while. others gan’t credites ‘aft unlevel playing field. t “Et isn’t fair,” he said. “Why can’t there be a su- ution? " ve weve Q 3 The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 23, 2000 - A3 t0oms for smokers wanted News In Brief FOR THE SECOND week in a row, people protest- ing the new Workers’ Compensation Board regula- tions banning smoking in restaurants and bars gathered outside tha agency's office. They're sug- gesting ventilation systems can take care of the smoke to protect workers and patrons. He explained the new - regulations, which ban smoking from all BC workplaces to protect workers from second-hand smoke, have reduced his bar business to a trickle. “Business has dropped by 50 per cent and I see my job going next,” he He doesn’t understand why the LLCB is being so stubborn over the new re- gulations, “Every job has its risks, look at the lumber indu- stry. Workers are hurt all the time. Are they going to shut the bush down?” According to the Coali- zations — a group af affec- ted restaurant and bar ow- ners — WCB’s new regula- tions have caused five B.C. businesses to close and 600 workers to lose their jabs. These businesses were unable to sustain the drop implementing the non- smoking ban. The closed businesses include the Rupert Pub in Prince Rupert, two coffee shops in Dawson Creck, a pub and ‘restaurant in Cast- legar, and the Whistle Stop Cafe, a restaurant in Hixon. added. tion of Hospitality Organi- in cuslomers as a result of Puffers have their own space ~ THERE’S GOOD news for smokers: You can now puff away in Hanky Panky’s dance-bar. The bad news is if you want to smoke, you can’t drink. Coast Inn of the West general manager Doug Barrett has found a way lo allow his smokers to light up while still protecting other customers and employees from sec- ond hand smoke. Barrett was busy last Friday prepating a designated Smoking"toom-~ a Separate area equipped with a ventila- Hon system where: smiokets can’ goto light up. eis and stools, isn 1 licensed by ‘the Liquor Control, and Licensing Board. That means smokers can’t bring their drinks into the oo dj e 4 1 4 a ‘ + 4 ‘ i] ’ ‘ Name Address Phone Keenleyside Insurance Saturday, March 4 at our new bright location 4635 Greig Avenue, | Terrace (formerly Robin’s Donuts) © Door Prizes © Refreshments & for the last time... . Donuts COO eee eee eee ee eee ee 2 ee 8 ie ‘ENTER TO WIN A trip for two to Vancouver een Services Ltd. 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