“It’s not entirely about the money,” says the minister responsible as the province looks at relocating the Liquor Distribution Warehouse in Vancouver. Rich Coleman says the current building is not tall enough and the operation could become more efficient in a new updated facility. But Coleman also admits the real estate it is … [Read more...]
Minister says relocating Liquor Distribution Warehouse doesn’t have to do with money
February 16, 2013 by
BC liquor laws getting a makeover
February 6, 2013 by
Changes are coming to BC's archaic liqour laws just months before the next provincial election. Minister responsible Rich Coleman unveiled the first change today but promised more will be coming soon. "Stay tuned within the next number of days actually you might see some things there is a couple little I's and T's have got dotted and all of … [Read more...]
Bieber investigation over: BC Liquor Branch
February 3, 2013 by
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...]
Liquor stores told to take down Christmas decorations after bugs found
November 22, 2012 by
Employees at public liquor stores have been asked to take down Christmas decorations after bugs were found in them at one location. Oliver Rohls, a spokesman with the BC Government and Service Employees Union, says the order came down this morning from the main office as a precaution after insects were found in a container. “I don't know how … [Read more...]
Government considers allowing sale of lottery tickets in liquor stores
October 26, 2012 by
The provincial government is considering allowing lottery ticket sales in BC liquor stores. But Minister Responsible Rich Coleman says a decision is a long way off. "well what it is, it's under discussion, it's being looked at, it would take some technical upgrades for software, there would have to be an RFP, so the decision would come through … [Read more...]
Dix pleased government scrapping plans for privatizing liquor distribution
September 30, 2012 by
BC NDP leader Adrian Dix says it's a positive the government has come to a tentative deal with the BC Government and Service Employees' Union. "It's always good when agreements are negotiated and I think it shows in all negotiations it takes two to negotiate and it's always a good thing when things are resolved at the bargaining table." Dix says … [Read more...]
Survey: British Columbians support Sunday openings for liquor stores
July 29, 2012 by
A majority of British Columbians want public liquor stores open on Sundays. That from an Angus Reid survey done for the BC Government and Service Employees' union. 74 per cent support Sunday openings. 72 per cent want increased shopping hours. Union boss Darryl Walker says although the timing comes as the provincial government looks to sell off … [Read more...]
Liquor distribution finalists revealed
July 20, 2012 by
The Province has further reduced the number of companies on a short list to snap up liquor distribution services -- to four.Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid says it was supposed to be three but two companies were deemed to be in a tie for third.MacDiarmid was asked if the government has assurances none of the bidders are working together behind … [Read more...]
Rich Coleman admits to knowing bidders for Liquor Distribution Services
July 19, 2012 by
Minister Rich Coleman is calling some of the inferences being made about his connections to the Liquor Distribution Branch privatization process "ridiculous." Coleman insists at the time he didn't know the names of companies bidding on the lucrative, 10-year contract "I didn't say that I didn't know anybody...I didn't know the bidders … [Read more...]
NDP wants government to pause sale of liquor distribution services
July 18, 2012 by
BC NDP leader Adrian Dix says Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberals have absolutely no mandate to privatize the liquor distribution branch. Dix says its not just because of serious questions being raised about the request for proposals process, or about BC Liberal ties to companies vying for the 10-year contral. He says like … [Read more...]
