It appears Whistler outlets won’t be among the 18 grocery stores across the province that will have the chance to apply for a liquor license through an auction process launched by the B.C. Government.
Victoria announced last week that grocery stores would have the chance to bid on six opportunities to apply for the right to sell made-in-B.C. alcohol off their shelves. Up to 18 licenses could be granted through this process, with the first round of auctions scheduled for late April.
Only stores that meet certain criteria will be eligible to apply, ruling out at least one resort outlet, The Grocery Store in Village Square, which doesn’t meet the minimum 929-square-metre threshold.
BRANDON BARRETT – Pique Newsmagazine – March 01, 2016.
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