Flirting with Bacardi’s MMXII Vintage
I’m not a rum drinker. Not really. Besides a brief (and odd) experimentation with rum and cranberry in my 20’s, my only sojourn into the spirit these days is with a cold Mojito whilst baking in...
View ArticleChristmas spirits that won’t break the bank
Searching for the perfect gift to bear at the holiday party or Christmas dinner this year? You don’t have to play it safe with the usual Chardonnay, Bailey’s or after-dinner whiskey. We sent reporter...
View ArticleMark Milke: Private liquor sales in Alberta has been a success
Twenty years ago, the Alberta government swiftly and boldly threw open Alberta’s markets in beer, wine and spirits. The result has been a success story of intense competition, added convenience and...
View ArticleLetters: Quebec, religious wear, Syria, Hells Angels, legislature,...
What is wrong with Quebec? I’m ashamed to be Canadian. Banning religious wear in the public-sector workplace is toeing the line at instituting pogroms as the next step. People shouldn’t be told they...
View ArticlePoll: Are you in favour of alcohol sales in grocery stores?
B.C. MLA John Yap has completed his review of the province’s liquor policy and submitted his report to the government, but his recommendations haven’t yet been announced. One potential change that has...
View ArticleVancity Buzz’s City Happenings – April 2, 2015
Pemberton Festival 2015 line up released Finally the wait is over and the Pemberton Music Festival 2015 lineup is out. Headliners include Kendrick Lamar, The Black Keys, J. Cole, and Tiesto. Pemberton...
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