As the ongoing strike at four key liquor distribution warehouses continues, as part of job action by the B.C. General Employees Union, the province will be rationing liquor purchases to customers, according to a prominent industry association.

BCB次元官网网址檚 Alliance of Beverage Licensees said Friday (Aug. 19) that it has been informed by government that, as of opening hours, all government-owned BC Liquor Stores will limit the quantity of alcohol that customersB次元官网网址攊ncluding pubs, bars, restaurants, and the publicB次元官网网址攎ay purchase in a single transaction.

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BC Liquor Stores will limit customers to purchasing no more than three of any individual item per day. Restrictions will apply to all productsB次元官网网址攅xcept beerB次元官网网址攁nd will remain in place until the liquor distribution centres resume operations.

B次元官网网址淭his is insane. The only reason BC Liquor Stores are rationing quantities is because of the BCGEU strike, which is shutting down BCB次元官网网址檚 vital liquor distribution warehouses,B次元官网网址� said Jeff Guignard, executive director of ABLE BC.

These limits will impact everyone shopping at BC Liquor Stores, including pubs, bars, and restaurants.

BCB次元官网网址檚 private liquor stores will not be implementing similar restrictions, ABLE BC said.

B次元官网网址淲e will continue to serve our customers to the best of our ability, while supplies last,B次元官网网址� said Guignard. B次元官网网址淭his needs to stop before it gets worse. We urge both sides to get back to the negotiation table immediately before this strike does further damage to B.C.B次元官网网址檚 economy.B次元官网网址�

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