Atikokan Mayor Responds to Smoke Free Enforcement

January 1st the Northwestern Health Unit begins its smoke-free enforcement.
All indoor workplaces and public spaces in the Kenora-Rainy River Districts will be required to become smoke-free or face fines reaching $5,000 a day.
Atikokan Mayor Dennis Brown acknowledges the importance of a healthy future but believes there will be repercutions.
Brown says some business owners are concerned about lost revenue.
The Northwestern Health Unit says most businesses have indicated they plan to comply.