Organizers of the West CoastB次元官网网址檚 popular Tofino Food and Wine Festival say the event will not be held next year because of fractured relationship with B.C.B次元官网网址檚 Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.

B次元官网网址淭o the many patrons, artists, musicians, winemakers, chefs, suppliers, organizers, sponsors and volunteers who have been our partners these many years, we extend our deepest and heartfelt thanks and regrets,B次元官网网址� read a statement on the eventB次元官网网址檚 website Oct. 4.

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Organizers blamed a B次元官网网址渢erribly ruptured relationshipB次元官网网址� with the agency that issues liquor licences in B.C., saying their positive relationship with the branch this year suddenly.

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It suggests this year, organizers navigated the permit requirements only to receive one just two weeks before the event, leading to B次元官网网址渁 great deal of anxiety, stress and pressure for the producers and directors.B次元官网网址�

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This yearB次元官网网址檚 event, held in June, was a success, but the organization said it is not confident it will get a permit for 2020 and does not want to risk the disappointment or stress.

Andrea McQuade, a district councillor and co-owner of festival contributor Kuma Restaurant, said the cancellation was unexpected and unfortunate, and touted the event as a B次元官网网址渓inchpinB次元官网网址� of the local culinary scene.

B次元官网网址淭o have everyone come to Tofino, a relatively small place B次元官网网址� it gives us a boost in morale, it gives us a boost in tourism and it gives locals and tourists alike a really great time,B次元官网网址� McQuade said, adding she hopes the event will return in 2021.

The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch has not yet returned a request for comment.

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