Alcohol In Parks
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Burnaby council votes to allow alcohol use in nearly all parks year-roundThe proposal comes after what city staff have called a successful pilot project last summer in four major parks.PoliticsApr 15, 2024
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Report finds almost everyone who drank at select Toronto parks satisfied with pilotA city report says a pilot project that allowed Torontonians to sip on beer, wine and other booze at select parks for a few months last year was a success.CanadaMar 22, 2024
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2 councillors ask city to make Toronto’s ‘alcohol in parks’ signage smaller'Simply said, they are just too big and unsightly,' the councillors wrote, adding they were aware there would be signage but were 'very surprised by the 4 x 6 foot large signs.'PoliticsAug 14, 2023
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Should alcohol consumption be allowed in London, Ont. parks? Councillors and residents dividedWhile Toronto is the first municipality in Ontario to ease prohibitions on alcohol in parks, those in London are divided on the issue.CanadaAug 3, 2023
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City of Regina debates amendment for alcohol consumption in parksRegina city council is continuing discussion about the Alcohol in Parks Program, where consumption could be allowed in 12 designated parks throughout the city.PoliticsJul 5, 2023
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Bill giving Sask. municipalities control over outdoor alcohol consumption passedA bill that will allow municipalities in Saskatchewan to make the decision as to whether or not to allow public alcohol consumption was passed unanimously in the legislature.PoliticsMay 4, 2023
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City of Edmonton allows drinking in select parks following 2 years of pilotsDrinking will continue to be allowed at select picnic sites at parks across Edmonton following a decision at a community and public services committee meeting Monday.CanadaFeb 27, 2023
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Politicians, organizations react to proposed outdoor public drinking amendments in Sask.After the Saskatchewan government proposed giving municipalities control over alcohol in public spaces, many officials say there are issues to iron out before the bill can pass.CanadaMay 17, 2022
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Vancouver Park Board expands the park areas where people can drink in this summerDrinking will now be permitted anywhere within the park boundary, except in places where it is considered "not appropriate," such as within 20 metres of a playground or school.PoliticsMay 17, 2022
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Edmonton councillors put alcohol consumption in parks program on holdAlcohol consumption will not be allowed in Edmonton parks again this summer, after a vote by city councillors Monday.CanadaJan 31, 2022
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