Today the blanket smoking ban goes into effect across Ontario and I have to say, I couldn’t be happier. Being able to go into a restaurant or bar without coming out smelling like an ash tray cannot be understated. You don’t realize how great it is until you experience what it was like before smoking bans. There have been certain cities that had their own bylaws, but in Brant County they never had one in place which I always disliked. When I would go out to a bar I had to be concious that I shouldn’t wear contacts because the smoke dried out my eyes. I’m glad this isn’t a concern anymore.