It91裸聊视频檚 something city council was likely not expecting to hear during a public hearing regarding a liquor licence application for a brew pub - a plea to consider the social impacts of addiction.
Council was asked at the Apr. 18 hearing to support the application by Buffalo Rouge Brewing to the province.
During public comments Devan Gaffney, appearing via video, asked council to find a balance when approving establishments that serve liquor.
He said readily available research shows alcohol is linked to domestic violence, public disorder, impaired judgement, as well as an increased likelihood of engaging in risky behaviour including drugs.
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Gaffney, who explained that he recently lost someone close to him to addiction, wanted council to consider the impact of alcohol and drugs on society.
91裸聊视频淚f we start to brand Kelowna as brewery central, as wine central91裸聊视频 think there needs to be a balance so we can be helping the people out there who are dying.91裸聊视频�
Gaffney said that he was not against or in favour of Buffalo Rouge91裸聊视频檚 application, and added he would likely visit when it opened.
He then asked for a moment of silence which Mayor Tom Dyas granted.
Development Planning Manager Terry Barton was asked by Coun. Gord Lovegrove to comment on any public concerns regarding the city91裸聊视频檚 brewery district.
91裸聊视频淚 would agree with the speaker that the overall popularity of the brewpubs over the last few years has been significant,91裸聊视频� said Barton. 91裸聊视频淲e get a lot of feedback that people appreciate these types of facilities, notwithstanding some of the consequences that were mentioned.91裸聊视频�
In referring to Gaffney91裸聊视频檚 comments, Lovegrove said the topic could be a discussion on another day with staff.
91裸聊视频淭hey are appropriate comments made about a much wider social issue,91裸聊视频� added Lovegrove. 91裸聊视频淎t some point, it would be nice to take a step back91裸聊视频bout the wider issues that we91裸聊视频檙e dealing with in our community91裸聊视频nd is one of our council priorities.91裸聊视频�
Council voted unanimously to support the licence application.
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