It took more than three months, but an investigation into why an under-age pop star was allowed to party at a Vancouver nightclub is finally over. Justin Bieber was 18 in October when he was spotted drinking alcohol at 'Republic' -- the Granville Street bar hosting the after-party for his sold-out concert. BC's Liquor Control and Licensing … [Read more...]
Former president of federal Liberals’ BC branch wants to lead the party
November 12, 2012 by
He doesn't have the name recognition of some of the other candidates. But he says he can make a contribution, just the same. Victoria's David Merner is seeking the leadership of the federal Liberal Party. He's not a big name, like Justin Trudeau, but he says his perspective has some value. "......and so my job as a British Columbian candidate is to … [Read more...]
Six companies seek to take over Liquor Distribution Branch
July 3, 2012 by
The Province has received six proposals, in its bid to privatized the Liquor Distribution Branch's warehousing and distribution services. They come from Container World Forwarding Services, Exel Canada, Hillebrand Westling, Kuehne and Nagel, Metro Supply Chain Group, and Schenker of Canada. Those proposals will now be evaluated, with a short-list … [Read more...]
Liquor Distribution Branch boss quits
June 14, 2012 by
A senior official at the Liquor Distribution Branch has resigned his post. Jay Chambers has resigned as general manager of the liquor distribution branch--and no word yet why. But the L-D-B is currently the subject of a controversial move to privatize part of its services. The provincial government is soliciting bids from the private sector to … [Read more...]
BC selling off Liquor Distribution Branch
April 30, 2012 by
The Provincial Government has now officially hung the For Sale sign on the Liquor Distribution Branch. Victoria has issued a request for proposals for a private operator to take over liquor distribution in BC. Minister responsible, Rich Coleman, says companies have 60 days to make a bid, "Then they'll come back with the selected, maybe … [Read more...]
Harrison Ford Wanted As Branch Rickey
December 11, 2011 by
Harrison Ford is being courted to play Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey in Brian Helgeland's "42" for Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures says Deadline. The story will chronicle how Rickey and Jackie Robinson eradicated baseball segregation in 1947. Helgeland also penned the script. Various other actors have been linked to … [Read more...]
Christy Clark comments on Liquor Distribution Branch controversy
Premier Christy Clark has offered her first comments in the wake of NDP claims that the proposed privatization of the Liquor Distribution Branch is being driven by lobbyists with strong Liberal ties. Thursday it was revealed the government seems to have only decided to privatize the LDB after meeting the Vice-President of Exel Logistics last … [Read more...]