In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1986. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: Do you think BC liquor laws should be changed?
Frank Schiavone – Assistant Restaurant Manager – Whistler
If someone even wants a pizza, they should be allowed a few drinks. There are more lenient laws in Europe in the supermarkets. The more strictly people think, the more it’s a big deal.
Peter Skoros – Restaurant Owner – Whistler
I’m not unhappy with them but I think a restaurant should be in a position to sell liquor if it wants to. Pubs do what they want. It would also eliminate a lot of scams. I think the government should get out of the liquor business. Individual owners wish they had licenses to sell liquor by the bottle.
Bobbie Thomas – Food Manager – White Gold
I definitely think a change is indicated, but I don’t know where to go with it. We deal a lot with the American public. We should look at their liquor laws to determine what would be the best direction for Canada.