Organizers of the West Coast91裸聊视频檚 popular Tofino Food and Wine Festival say the event will not be held next year because of fractured relationship with B.C.91裸聊视频檚 Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.

91裸聊视频淭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,91裸聊视频� read a statement on the event91裸聊视频檚 website Oct. 4.

91裸聊视频淭hese events have all been happy, convivial afternoons of celebrating our great B.C. wineries, craft brewers, distillers and the culinary excellence of B.C.91裸聊视频檚 restaurant industry.91裸聊视频�

Organizers blamed a 91裸聊视频渢erribly ruptured relationship91裸聊视频� with the agency that issues liquor licences in B.C., saying their positive relationship with the branch this year suddenly.

91裸聊视频淥ur experience was the opposite; obstructive, hostile, intimidating and rude. We felt like an opponent.91裸聊视频�

It suggests this year, organizers navigated the permit requirements only to receive one just two weeks before the event, leading to 91裸聊视频渁 great deal of anxiety, stress and pressure for the producers and directors.91裸聊视频�

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This year91裸聊视频檚 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 91裸聊视频渓inchpin91裸聊视频� of the local culinary scene.

91裸聊视频淭o have everyone come to Tofino, a relatively small place 91裸聊视频� 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,91裸聊视频� 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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