To the editor:
Re: “Habitat Island wildlife now includes party animals,” July 9.
I am glad Christopher Cheung brought this to the attention of your readers.
I have been taking our grandchildren to Habitat Island for many years and they called it “Treasurer Island” where they picked up shells and pebbles and occasionally coins. They also loved to throw rocks into the water and make big splashes!
In recent years, we saw people drinking and smoking on the island which has become a “beer garden” and “smoking lounge.” Luckily we haven’t seen any needles, so far!
I hope the VPD will enforce the no drinking law in public spaces and fine the offenders $230. Let’s keep Habitat Island a tranquil place for non-party animals to enjoy.
Kelly Ip,
Vancouver
