News Items tag as: Wine in grocery stores

Vernon council won't impose one-kilometre rule on grocery store wine sales
September 13, 2016 - 9:33 AM

VERNON - Vernon council is not going to interfere with the sale of wine in grocery stores.
Council urged to take a longer, harder look at the issue of wine in Penticton grocery stores
March 22, 2016 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - It was the public’s turn to get involved in the debate over wine in Penticton grocery stores, and get involved they did.
Penticton councillors change their position on wine in grocery stores
March 08, 2016 - 7:00 PM

PENTICTON - After a change of heart in council chambers last night wine will now be allowed to be sold in Penticton grocery stores.
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Vernon council won't impose one-kilometre rule on grocery store wine sales