Partial leaf-blower ban in Beaconsfield provokes cheers and jeers

Beaconsfield has moved one step closer to banning the use of leaf blowers during the summer months. The move is a polarizing one and triggered a ruckus during the council meeting Monday.
Mayor Georges Bourelle said the ban is not just a question of noise pollution. He said research has shown that the tiny particulates released into the air during the leaf-blowing process stay afloat for long periods and have proven to cause very serious health issues. And he said the gas-powered leaf blower also