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Memorial to ban smoking by 2013

Marine Institute ban effective immediately

July 27, 2011

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Memorial University plans to ban smoking entirely by 2013, citing health concerns about second-hand smoke.

"Restricting smoking to designated areas will help make Memorial University’s campuses healthier places to live, study and work," school officials wrote in a statement.

The Board of Regents approved a new smoking policy on July 7 that bans smoking near doorways as of Aug. 1. and compels smokers in residences to use designated areas only.

Smoking is no longer permitted anywhere on the Marine Institute’s property.

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Josh Dehaas is a writer and editor focused on post-secondary education and training. He has a Master of Journalism from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph.

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