April 17, 2025, 7:20 pm
Two separate stories report on a series of unsanctioned public cannabis events planned for April 20 in Vancouver. City officials and park boards are preparing for large, informal gatherings that traditionally mark the celebration of cannabis culture on this date. The reports underscore concerns about public safety, permit noncompliance, and the challenges of crowd control, while officials stress the need to balance cultural expression with the enforcement of local regulations. Community debate continues over the best way to manage these annual events.
In a Thursday media release, the park board said it was aware of a single, informal gathering planned to mark the April 20 event at Sunset Beach.
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Park Board says it's gearing up for "unpermitted" events on April 20 including on Sunset Beach, where thousands of people gathered in recent years to smoke cannabis to the chagrin of city officials and police.
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