Vancouver will host two big unsanctioned 4/20 parties Thursday, triggering more discussion over their format.
One Vancouver Park Board commissioner thinks organizers of Sunset Beach and Thornton Park events should follow the regulations.
The smoke was so bad that the Vancouver Aquatic Centre had to shut its pool.
quite a few strongly worded emails about why is this going forward
We need to protest because cannabis users are still stigmatized here.
Pre- and post-legalization Vancouver 4/20 gatherings draw thousands. Large groups have damaged vegetation and sparked worries about trash.
They’ve addressed their concerns and we’ve assured them on many occasions that we will fix any damage to the grass
The Vancouver Park Board has roped off Sunset Beach and put up barricades around trees and light poles in preparation for this year's activities.
Additional trash and recycling bins promote appropriate waste disposal, and trees are being sectioned off for protection. Post-event site assessment.”
The Vancouver Police Department is working with the city and Park Board "to ensure safety and mitigate disruptions."