On July 13th, Metro Parks reported graffiti damage to the undercover benches and area at the Bowfest Field in Crippen Park. The damage was caused some time throughout the night. Metro Parks was able to clean up the mess, but they are hoping this won’t be a re-occurring event.
The next day, on July 14th, the Union Steamship Marina and BC Ferries reported damage to their properties. There was some writing on a building, a planter pulled apart, some street cones thrown off the ramp, and what appears an attempt to take one of the bicycles from the bike racks.
As a result, police have increases patrols in the area. If anyone has any information on this mischief, please contact Bowen Island RCMP at 604 947 0516.
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to not drink and drive this summer (or ever). We’ve investigated several impaired drivers since the beginning of the summer which have resulted in loss of licences for 30 days and vehicle impoundments for 90 days. Next to the risk in safety this decision brings, people who have been charged with impaired driving are surprised of the consequence of financial burden. It’s never worth the risk.
Kudos to the organizers of special events on Bowen Island. Your inclusion of using our local bus services to shuttle people home safely has made your nights and our nights a success.
