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CTV News
8 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Liquor service hours extending in Vancouver
Vancouver Watch Vancouver city council is expanding operating hours for bars, clubs and some restaurants, allowing some to stay open until 4 a.m.
CBC
21 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Vancouver city council extends downtown liquor serving hours
Most downtown Vancouver bars will be able to apply to serve alcohol as late as 4 a.m., and bars outside the core will also be able to extend their hours after Vancouver city council voted unanimously to change its liquor serving laws on Tuesday. CBC's Johna Baylon reports.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Vancouver city council extends downtown liquor serving hours
Most downtown Vancouver bars will be able to apply to serve alcohol as late as 4 a.m., and bars outside the core will also be able to extend their hours after Vancouver city council voted unanimously to change its liquor serving laws on Tuesday. Several business owners spoke at council in support of the motion, applauding the decision. "This is changing the perception of 'liquor primary licence' to 'vibrant gathering places' for communities to meet in real life," said Cameron Bogue, owner-operator of Mount Pleasant Vintage and Provisions. "I've opened one of the most successful restaurants in the city, with staggering year-over-year growth, because we're providing [what] the community wants — a place to socialize, rub elbows, simply stand with a drink, and dance where they can meet people in an engaging, high-volume cocktail bar." Where and when can you drink? Liquor-primary establishments like bars and pubs inside downtown Vancouver will be able to make an application to the province to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. Outside of downtown, businesses will be able to apply to serve drinks until 3 a.m. on weekends and 2 a.m. on weeknights. Restaurants will also be able to apply to sell alcohol until 2 a.m. The change, expected to be in place later this year, aligns with B.C.'s present rules on serving liquor from 9 to 4 a.m. Local governments are able to adjust their hours according to community needs. While others in the industry reflected Bogue's support, a Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) officer advised council to reconsider expanding drinking hours. Extending hours risky, says medical health officer "Increasing alcohol consumption into the late night or early morning hours is particularly risky, and the risk increases as you get later in the evening," said Mark Lysyshyn, medical health officer, VCH. "It's not so much that more people drink into the evening — it's just the type of drinking that's done in that timeframe is more risky, it's more likely to result in problems," he said referring to a risk of injuries, violence and the potential for harm to others compared to allowing earlier opening hours. Coun. Pete Fry said he would "reluctantly" support the motion and shared concerns about possible increased policing costs that may be incurred if serving hours extend to 4 a.m. "I say 'reluctantly' because I would have liked to see more staff input on what this means for resources, what this means for policing, and what this could potentially mean for opportunities, especially with FIFA coming," said Fry. "I imagine the majority of businesses won't support it unless there's a viable output for a 4 a.m. closure," he added. City staff don't expect every bar and pub in the city to extend their hours right away. "Staff anticipate it's likely going to be a slow uptake," said Sarah Hicks, chief licence inspector, with the City of Vancouver. "It really needs to make economic sense for businesses. In order to look at expanding those hours. There's increased costs for staffing. They have to consider being able to provide that ... [in] the application with the province in order to go through with that, so it's likely going to be a slower uptake with any of these changes." A staff report to council said that as of April 2025, Vancouver has licensed 209 liquor establishments, such as bars or nightclubs and 1,225 restaurants with liquor service.
CBC
a day ago
- Health
- CBC
Vancouver city council extends downtown liquor serving times
Most downtown Vancouver bars will be able to apply to serve alcohol as late as 4 a.m., and bars outside the core will also be able to extend their hours after Vancouver city council voted unanimously to change its liquor serving laws on Tuesday. Several business owners spoke at council in support of the motion, applauding the decision. "This is changing the perception of 'liquor primary licence' to 'vibrant gathering places' for communities to meet in real life," said Cameron Bogue, owner-operator of Mount Pleasant Vintage and Provisions. "I've opened one of the most successful restaurants in the city, with staggering year-over-year growth, because we're providing [what] the community wants — a place to socialize, rub elbows, simply stand with a drink, and dance where they can meet people in an engaging, high-volume cocktail bar." Where and when can you drink? Liquor-primary establishments like bars and pubs inside downtown Vancouver will be able to make an application to the province to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. Outside of downtown, businesses will be able to apply to serve drinks until 3 a.m. on weekends and 2 a.m. on weeknights. Restaurants will also be able to apply to sell alcohol until 2 a.m. The change, expected to be in place later this year, aligns with B.C.'s present rules on serving liquor from 9 to 4 a.m. Local governments are able to adjust their hours according to community needs. While others in the industry reflected Bogue's support, a Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) officer advised council to reconsider expanding drinking hours. Extending hours risky, says medical health officer "Increasing alcohol consumption into the late night or early morning hours is particularly risky, and the risk increases as you get later in the evening," said Mark Lysyshyn, medical health officer, VCH. "It's not so much that more people drink into the evening — it's just the type of drinking that's done in that timeframe is more risky, it's more likely to result in problems," he said referring to a risk of injuries, violence and the potential for harm to others compared to allowing earlier opening hours. Coun. Pete Fry said he would "reluctantly" support the motion and shared concerns about possible increased policing costs that may be incurred if serving hours extend to 4 a.m. "I say 'reluctantly' because I would have liked to see more staff input on what this means for resources, what this means for policing, and what this could potentially mean for opportunities, especially with FIFA coming," said Fry. "I imagine the majority of businesses won't support it unless there's a viable output for a 4 a.m. closure," he added. City staff don't expect every bar and pub in the city to extend their hours right away. "Staff anticipate it's likely going to be a slow uptake," said Sarah Hicks, chief licence inspector, with the City of Vancouver. "It really needs to make economic sense for businesses. In order to look at expanding those hours. There's increased costs for staffing. They have to consider being able to provide that ... [in] the application with the province in order to go through with that, so it's likely going to be a slower uptake with any of these changes."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Mayor Whitmire teaming up with HPD, others to crack down on bad actors in Houston nightlife
The Brief From July 17 - 19, Houston Mayor John Whitmire, HPD, HFD, HHD, Public Works and others tag along to inspect nightclubs and bars in Houston. 13 inspections were held in the Heights area, most of Washington. City Council and a Washington Avenue business owner responded to city's efforts. HOUSTON - The City of Houston says they are cracking down on nightclubs and bars who are not following compliance and safety requirements. City of Houston cracking down on nightclubs, bars not following compliance rules The Crime Protection Team Club Unit visited multiple clubs and bars in the heights area and along Washington Avenue. A few Heights area clubs and bars got a visit from Mayor Whitmire and the Club Unit over the weekend, each one of them was given more than just a fair warning. By the numbers Bar/Club Stats Inspections: 13 Citations: 115 Warnings: 12 Arrests: 2 Misdemeanor (Failure to Comply with Local Health or Sanitary Laws) Bars/Clubs Closed: 5 DWI Enforcement Stats Traffic Stops: 104 Citations: 91 Warnings: 43 DWI Arrests: 8 Other Arrests: 3 Bar/Club Inspection Details: Zen Lounge – 5316 Washington Ave HPD – Arrest x 2 for Failure to Comply with Local Health or Sanitary Laws Health – Citations x 15 Closed by Health for unauthorized food service Closed by Public Works for invalid Certificate of Occupancy 2 Cana – 5310 Washington Ave No violations noted 3. Bar 5306 – 5306 Washington Ave Ste C Closed by Public Works for invalid Certificate of Occupancy 4. Fuego's – 817 Durham Dr Health – Citations x 15 HPD – Warnings x 3 5. Tokyo Joe's Shot Bar – 2001 Beall St HFD – Citation x 1 HPD – Warnings x 3 Health – Warning x 1 Public Works – follow up investigation required into built out loft and large attached garage 6. BLVD Park – 1119 W 20th St HPD – Citations x 12 Health – Warning x 1 HFD – Citation x 1 7. Say No Mas – 1217 W 20th St HPD – Citations x 9 Health – Warning x 1 HFD – Citations x 3 and closed kitchen due to unpermitted gas Public Works – follow up required into built on mobile chef unit attached to building 8. Austin's Backyard – 1221 W 20th St HPD – Warning x 3 Health – Citations x 9 9. XO – 5023 Washington Ave HPD – Citations x 29 HFD – Citation x 1 Closed by Health for unauthorized food service Closed by Public Works and HFD for invalid Certificate of Occupancy 10. Lincoln Bar – 5110 Washington Ave HPD – Citations x 3 Health – Citation x 1 ARA – Citation x 1 Closed by HFD due to fire at location 11. Bar 5306 – 5306 Washington Ave Ste C HPD – Citation x 3 12. Sidebar – 5317 Washington Ave Health – Citation x 3 ARA – Citation x 3 13. Luxx – 5002 Washington Ave HPD – Citations x 6 Closed by Health for unauthorized food service What they're saying City Councilmember Abbie Kamin and Washington Avenue business owner speak out about the Mayor's efforts "We are not anti-business in Houston. Business is the backbone of our city, but there are a few of these bad actors that are making a big problem for a lot of people and putting a strain specifically on law enforcement resources," said Councilmember Abbie Kamin. "Every time there is an inspection, the health department is involved, the fire department is involved." "When we are talking about a club that has been shut down or a bar that has been shut down, there have been clear issues with safety and health that have been found," said Councilmember Kamin. "There are some clubs and bars that do have valid certificates of occupancy, but they may not be keeping up with safety measures, like sprinkler systems. When you hear about issues, we deal a lot with in District C is loud noise." The owner of Prison Break Tattoos on Washington Avenue says she's happy to see it, because her business relies on foot traffic, but she wants it to be safe. "I mean there is quite a bit of activity here, especially during the midnight hours. People tend to get a little crazy and that part is appreciated, and again we want everyone to enjoy themselves out here and be safe," said Jen Finberg, "Some of the frustrations is when they see these businesses, and they park along the whole street, so people can't get in our place of business, and we can't conduct business, and it plugs up the whole - traffic and things like that so it interferes with our livelihood." The Source FOX 26 Reporter Leslie DelasBour has more on what occurred over the weekend. Solve the daily Crossword
