Drinking In Public

• Sask. lawmakers uncork plan to allow drinking in public parks

  You could raise a drink in your local park next summer if new provincial legislation passes as expected. Similar legislation was introduced, but failed to pass, last spring.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2022
  
• Guelph, Ont. man found drinking in public, throws beer can at officer: police

  According to police in Guelph, Ont., a man who was found drinking beer downtown threw the can at a police officer after being told it was illegal to consume alcohol in public.

  Crime

  Aug 22, 2022
  
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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.

  Canada

  May 17, 2022
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• Montreal police investigate violent arrest at park, calls for body cams renewed

  The arrest was caught on camera and caused an uproar on social media. It shows an SPVM officer holding a man in a chokehold and then pummeling him in the head several times.

  Crime

  Apr 12, 2021
• Penticton, B.C., to test out alcohol consumption at parks, beaches

  After a lengthy discussion, city council approved a one-month test run of the idea, starting Wednesday.

  Politics

  Jun 2, 2020
• Public drinking: How does Alberta compare to other Canadian provinces?

  Canadian liquor laws are constructed provincially. In Canada, with the exception of Quebec, possession of open containers of alcohol in public is generally against provincial laws and municipal bylaws.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2019
• Should you be allowed to drink in public in BC?

  It is allowed in many other cities around the world and now the B.C. Government is looking at bringing the practice to the province.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 18, 2016