Tough new tobacco act will ban smoking in public places, buildings 

Smokers in British Columbia will soon be forbidden from smoking in or near public places, including public doorways and near windows, after a tough anti-smoking legislation was announced yesterday.

The Tobacco Sales Amendment Act also bans smoking in restaurants, bars, government buildings and schools.

Even B.C. smokers lining up to take public transit could be affected, according to Health Minister George Abbott.