"The ideal," says Dr. Ian Gemmill, "would be to have [tap] water widely available, have healthy fruit drinks available in machines and no garbage beverages."

Last month, councillors directed city staff to prepare a report on the policies and timelines required to eliminate bottled water in city-owned venues that have easy access to tap water. The report, due in May, was triggered by a motion from councillors Steve Garrison and Rob Matheson. | READ MORE