Re: Smoking on Penticton beaches. I am in agreement with a no smoking policy on the beaches and have been hoping for this for a long time.
The main reason is that the many young children (including my grandchildren) are exposed to the unhealthy fumes, smoke and awful smell coming from cigarettes. The children should not have to breathe in polluted air while they are having fun, healthy activities on the beaches.
There have been numerous times when our family has settled down with our beach chairs and blankets, ready for a nice day, when suddenly, the smokers arrive (unfortunately some with their own kids) and plunk themselves down a few feet away from us and light up. Please, if you want to smoke, find another place and don’t inflict your habit on me.
In this health-conscious age, I believe many more tourists would be drawn to a smoke-free environment.
Ann Green
Penticton
