Vancouver the ‘No Fun City!’
In the last few weeks, a couple things have been unfolding on City Hall’s steps – the type of activities that can spell disaster for Vancouver economically.
British Columbia has always been largely plagued by a contingent of people who either don’t want to understand the big picture or are simply ignorant to the thought that if business can’t thrive here, it will seek somewhere else like Washington State or Alberta.
We can live one of two ways – be taxed to the max, or be accommodating to direct foreign investment and increase the social good through the spinoff of the commercial activities which ensue. There is a balance here, but it seems that Vancouver’s becoming a less attractive place to do business.
On to point 1 – Vancouver’s Bedtime Police
The City’s Licensing and Inspections group wants to further restrict liquor licenses granted to food primary establishments and the closing time.
In essence, if the proposal is accepted and you want to go out for a nice glass of wine and have a meal late into the evening, forget it. You may be forced to come to the entertainment district and bear through the lineups, poor service and loud music to get that glass of wine. Likely it, won’t even be as good, either. More on that later.
Point 2 – Nepotism in the City
No folks, it’s not a new TV series or movie. A blatant example of this situation is the ROUGE vs TUTS controversy with the Parks Board Commissioners obviously making those back-room deals. Click on ‘read more,’ lots to read after the jump.
