Provincial Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid says she's interested by a new report which found raising minimum prices for harder alcoholic drinks could help offset healthcare costs for alcohol-related illnesses. "Certainly we know that direct and indirect costs of alcohol abuse and alcoholism are tremendous in our healthcare system, so anytime … [Read more...]
Higher alcohol prices could reduce consumption
October 19, 2012 by
A new report from the Victoria-based Centre for Addictions Research shows raising the minimum price for strong alcoholic drinks could have a big impact on public health. Dr. Tim Stockwell points to rules in Saskatchewan where minimum prices vary depending on the strength of the drink, "It targets particularly, the heavier, high-risk drinkers who … [Read more...]
Excessive speed and alcohol suspected in deadly crash
September 23, 2012 by
An Abbotsford man is dead after a rollover collision on Vye Road near Sumas Way. Police got a call shortly before 3:00 a.m., arriving to find a man dead in the back seat of a flipped Chevy Malibu, with a man and a woman with minor injuries in the front seat. One woman was found outside the vehicle with serious injuries, and has been airlifted to … [Read more...]
Officials urge fireworks spectators to take transit, leave alcohol at home
July 28, 2012 by
If you're heading to the fireworks, take transit. Translink spokesperson Drew Snider says the system is always busy and extra service is being added. "Skytrain is going to be running rush-hour service levels right through, starting in mid-afternoon and also keeping up to their regular closing time, because we expect that people will generally have … [Read more...]
Alcohol involved in pre-grad crash
May 22, 2012 by
Mounties say alcohol was involved in a single-vehicle crash on the Othello forestry road off the Coquihalla on Saturday night. Several teens were injured when their Chevrolet Blazer rolled over at around 7:45pm, during celebrations for their upcoming graduation. A 17-year-old from Langley may face several impaired-driving charges. CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]
Alcohol Sales and Big Events
September 21, 2011 by
Newly released government documents show officials at the provincial liquor control and licensing branch were worried about a Stanley cup riot days before the fateful game seven. The documents mostly stem from the office of Karen Ayers, a senior official with the liquor control branch. Ayers notes there had been growing crowds, high … [Read more...]
Acting Attorney General sees transportation of alcohol as one of most pressing issues after release of riot report
September 4, 2011 by
She's had a few days to digest the 53 recommendations made by John Furlong and Doug Keefe in their review of the Stanley Cup Riot. Acting Attorney General Shirley Bond is now indicating which of those recommendations she may consider to be a priority. When asked which of the recommendations was the most significant to address and how quickly it … [Read more...]
