“Free My Grapes” legislation may pass Tuesday
BC Premier Clark attends rally in support of MP Dan Albas' Bill C-311 Just as Bill C-311 heads into Parliament for third and final reading, a rally in support of the legislation took place in Penticton. Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas' Private Members Bill C-311 is "An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act […]
BC Minister confirms BYOB legislation changes afoot
Rich Coleman speaking on CKNW with host Sean Leslie says BYOW rules under review British Columbia restaurant patrons might see new rules that will allow them to bring their own wine within two months. Minister Rich Coleman stated that a review has been underway for "about two months" and that an announcement could be imminent […]
Two wine neighbours – two approaches to liquor regulation
BC Wine Lover welcomes Mark Hicken of WineLaw.ca This week is a significant one for the reform of wine distribution and regulation in the Pacific Northwest. It's interesting to look at the changes that are happening in the neighboring jurisdictions of British Columbia and Washington state, particularly as those changes relate to the modernization of […]