Call to Action: Park Board meeting April 24, 23 report and decision on allowing permanent year round drinking in 32 parks and a pilot program for alcohol consumption on 7 beaches including Kits Beach. More details below!
email before Monday April 24 5pm PBCommissioners@vancouver.ca
Proposal: “THAT the Vancouver Park Board approve the proposed amendments to the Parks Control By-law regarding Liquor Consumption in parks and beaches, as set out in Appendix C of this report, to permanently and temporarily designate the park sites listed in the by-law as places where liquor may be consumed”
“Now, park staff are recommending the consumption of alcohol be allowed permanently year-round at 32 parks and during summer days only at 16 parks.
Staff are also proposing pilot programs for alcohol consumption at seven beaches, including Kitsilano Beach, Spanish Banks and Stanley Park’s Second Beach.”
https://globalnews.ca/news/9635252/alcohol-vancouver-parks-permanent-year-round/
What can possibly go wrong! �♀️
What you need to know about alcohol and recreational water safety
“It has been found that alcohol is in the blood of 30%-70% of people who drown during recreational water activities. Alcohol is one of the most common determinants in both drownings and near-drownings in adults. ”
email before Monday April 24 5pm PBCommissioners@vancouver.ca