By James Peters / Chad Harris

Police to keep watchful eye over 4/20 demonstration

Apr 20, 2017 | 10:00 AM

KAMLOOPS — Police will be on hand, but keeping a hands-off approach at this afternoon’s Kamloops 4/20 celebration.

Cpl. Shelkie says the annual marijuana smoke-in has evolved from the protest it once was.

“I think it is more of a demonstration than a protest. I think they are out there expressing themselves, and we do have freedom of expression in Canada, and we respect that. We just want to be there to make sure that everything stays respectful,” said Shelkie.

Shelkie notes officers will be watching for impaired drivers after the event wraps up.

The 4/20 celebration is expected to begin at about 2 p.m. at the North Shore Spirit Square.

Boogie The Bridge

Boogie The Bridge Event Information

15h ago

Two and Out

PETERS: The Loop's eviction will show us what happens when a bandage is ripped off a gaping wound

13h ago

One Man's Opinion

COLLINS: 'Fairness' is not a word I would use to describe the federal budget

19h ago