MISSISSAUGA — If you happen to be in the City Centre and feel like having a smoke, the City of Mississauga is saying don’t head down to Celebration Square.

Back in 2011, Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey introduced a motion to make the facility smoke-free. However, the idea remained in limbo until today when councillors recommended instituting the smoking ban.

The proposal still needs to be formally approved by Council.

Smoking will be banned on Celebration Square and around City Hall as of the Victoria Day long weekend. A plan to educate residents and make them aware of the new rules is under proposed.