tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826637739916486721.post1532730903944485153..comments2023-09-19T06:58:49.690-07:00Comments on VanEast Beer Blog: No Fun City Bureaucracy Stands in the Way of Beer Lounges Paddy Treavorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360223916204727525noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826637739916486721.post-15103995880875484672013-02-25T11:40:01.866-08:002013-02-25T11:40:01.866-08:00Thank you for your comments and support Charles. I...Thank you for your comments and support Charles. I am hoping that the current problem is just a function of a lag time between Provincial law changes and local governments making adjustments to their by-laws to align themselves. With some gentle pressure and encouragement from consumers and industry interests alike, I am convinced the City of Vancouver will do what needs to be done to remove roadblocks that are halting progress.Paddy Treavorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360223916204727525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826637739916486721.post-87142419812635145832013-02-24T18:09:59.286-08:002013-02-24T18:09:59.286-08:00Hi Paddy - well written. This impacts all craft w...Hi Paddy - well written. This impacts all craft wineries, breweries and distilleries. There seems to be some shared learnings and support each group can offer to better position ourselves in a positive collective way? As we just opened the first Micro-Distillery in Vancouver it was no small task to trail blaze that path. Count me in to help in helping provide some focus from our perspective. Charles Tremewen, Founder/Distiller, Long Table Distillery.Charles Tremewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079642185448018607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826637739916486721.post-1729748920738081942013-02-20T20:56:58.425-08:002013-02-20T20:56:58.425-08:00True enough but no matter where wineries are locat...True enough but no matter where wineries are located, they have to deal with local government and their by-laws and restrictions. Vancouver Urban Winery is classified as a winery I believe and they have a tasting room. I am sure they are bumping into the same problems.<br />The point being, even if this is a new concept for Vancouver City, they should read the intent behind the legislation - to promote vibrant and growing and home-grown industries - and sort out the problems.<br />At least that is how I see it.Paddy Treavorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360223916204727525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826637739916486721.post-19915096503693058032013-02-20T16:24:33.013-08:002013-02-20T16:24:33.013-08:00Part of the implementation problem could be that a...Part of the implementation problem could be that a significant number of the wineries are not in developed areas. I think there are a couple in Langley but can't think of any in Vancouver.PeeCeeGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646325820023868194noreply@blogger.com