Liquor Policy

• Later last calls? Vancouver wants input on extending liquor service hours

  The City of Vancouver is seeking public feedback on a proposal to extend liquor service hours at bars and restaurants.

  Politics

  Feb 18, 2025
  
• B.C. liquor laws back in the spotlight after restaurant fined for patrons dancing

  Loula's Taverna on Vancouver's Commercial Drive was slapped with the choice of a $10,000 fine or a one-week liquor license suspension, in part, because people were dancing.

  Politics

  Mar 1, 2024
  
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• Is it time to list nutritional information on booze? One B.C. researcher thinks so

  The calories in alcohol can add up quickly, but one B.C. researcher says drinkers have no clear way of knowing how much they're consuming.

  Health

  Aug 28, 2019
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• Vancouver restaurant hit with ‘Prohibition-style raid’ cheers proposed change to booze rules

  Liquor inspectors confiscated $40,000 in product from Fet's Whisky Kitchen in January because it was bought at a private liquor store.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2018
• Cheaper wine at restaurants? Proposed liquor policy change could make it happen

  Currently, bars and restaurants pay the same price for a bottle of wine as customers at a government liquor store.

  Jun 23, 2018
• Vancouver Council reviewing liquor policy for Granville strip

  Vancouver City Council heard recommendations about Granville's liquor policy such as selling alcohol in grocery stores and enhancing patio culture.

  Economy

  Jun 14, 2017
• B.C. liquor regulations ‘discriminate’ against U.S. wines: trade representative

  The Office of the United States Trade Representative is suggesting B.C. liquor policy unfairly excludes U.S. wine from grocery store shelves in the province.

  Jan 18, 2017
• B.C. announces framework for liquor in grocery stores

  Today the provincial government released new details about B.C.'s liquor laws, which will allow booze to be sold in traditional grocery stores.

  Oct 10, 2014
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• WATCH: BC’s Liquor Policy Review

  BC's Liquor Policy was the focus of a town hall style meeting in Kelowna Tuesday evening.

  Oct 23, 2013