March 29, 2024

Liquor stores told to take down Christmas decorations after bugs found

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

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...]

Vancouver fur stores vandalised again

Vancouver police are putting out a call for more information after two fur stores were targeted by vandals. Monday night, Speiser Furs on Granville Street was sprayed with an unknown substance in the mail slot. The second similar incident happened early Tuesday at Snowflake Furs on West Pender. Const. Lindsey Houghton describes the suspect in both … [Read more...]

Survey: British Columbians support Sunday openings for liquor stores

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...]

PSA: Sprint’s LTE-infused Galaxy Nexus now available online and in stores

Google itself may have thrown the pricing situation out of whack by offering up a contract-free GSM version of Samsung's Galaxy Nexus for just $ 399, but those adhering to Sprint's plans can't make use of that, anyway. The other CDMA / LTE-infused Galaxy Nexus is now shipping from Sprint, several months ahead of its first LTE rollout. $ 199.99 on … [Read more...]