B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch documents about the 2011 Stanley Cup riot

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:SUbject:

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXThursday, June 16, 20111:42 PMStephenson, Cindy SG:EX; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXRE: Media Request - Vancouver Sun

From: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXSent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 1:38 PMTo: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXCc: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSUbject: RE: Media Request - Vancouver SunHi Bruce. It's gone forward to the MO. Reporter was wondering if it was the VPD or us. In that context it's probably OKnot to elaborate.Cindy StephensonPolicy, Planning and CommunicationsLiquor Control and Licensing BranchEmail [email protected] Phone Number: 250 952-5761New Location: 4th fioor, 3350 Douglas Street, Victoria BC

From: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXSent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 1:34 PM .To: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXCc: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: RE: Media Request - Vancouver SunDo we want to make the distinction between GLS and LRS.Bruce EdmundsonDeputy General ManagerCompliance and Enforcement DivisionLiquor Control and Licensing Branchphone: 250952 7037website www.pSSg.gov.bc.ca/lclb

From: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXSent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 11:51 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX; Bieller, Barry SG:EXCc: Caldwell, Cheryl Y SG:EX; Rowsell, Terry N SG:EXSubject: Media Request - Vancouver SunImportance: HighDate/Time: 16/June/l0:30am

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Deadline:Media:

Reporter:Topic:

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Vancouver SunEvan Duggan, 604605-2297, [email protected] Service Issues - Downtown Vancouver

Background: Reporter notes that many outlets sold booze to people all day long which fuelled the riots. He hasspoken to Ian Tostenson with the Be Restaurant and Foodservices Assoc.

Questions:Who is in charge of liquor store closures?Is it time to revisit or think about closing restaurants and bars during big events?Do you feel confident that licensees were managing their l iquor sales/service obligations properly?Is there going to be a review of what happened?What does the lCLB th ink wentwrong?What does lCLB think needs to be done to move forward?Suggested Response:

The authority to order early closure rests solely with the Liquor Control and LicensingBranch general manager under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

Like all other agencies with a related role or responsibility, we wil l be receiving

information and feedback from staff and others. Once we have a clear picture we wil l assess what steps we took and consider what

steps may be taken in future fo.r these types of events. We are committed to working with our partners to do what we can to make sure

similar events aren't repeated.

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Subject:

Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXWednesday, June 15, 20114:29 PMAyers, Karen J SG:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Pecknold, Clayton SG:EX; Douglas, MarcSG:EXRE: FY I -- All quiet on liquor closure front

Thanks Karen. Will give heads up to Tasha and Donna in case we get any media calls.

From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 4:27 PMTo: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Pecknold, Clayton SG:EX; Douglas, Marc SG:EXSubject: RE: FYI -- All quiet on liquor closure front

Thanks. I think that everyone was expecting the closures - that's certainly the response that staff who delivered theletters received from the stores. It does present more of a challenge for the police, as those coming into the core wil l bemore motivated to BYOB.We have had a few questions about liquor off-sales and whether they were shut down as well. They are not, but we dohave a contingency plan in place so that if one or more off-sales become a problem, we will be able to act qUickly toclose that location.Karen

From: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 4:17 PMTo: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Pecknold, Clayton SG:EX; Douglas, Marc SG:EXSUbject: FYI -- All quiet on liquor closure front

Surprisingly quiet today on the Liquor Store Closure matter, no media calls on it at all. Media were more interested inthe Minister commenting on police preparations and we had a question on the overall increase in liquor sales revenueon game days.

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Hi all.

Ayers, Karen J SG:EXWednesday, June 15, 2011 9:49 AMLCLB-ALL STAFFEarly Store Closures

Liquor stores in downtown Vancouver are closing early again today. Donna Lister, Mark Lavalee and Bruce Clarkdelivered the letters yesterday afternoon. Attached fo r your information is a link to the main P55G ministry website,and statements Minister Bond issued regarding this on Monday and Tuesday.http:(jwww.gov.bc.ca/pssg/index.htmlCheers,

Karen AyersAssistant Deputy Minister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing Branch(250) 952-5791

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Cc:Subject:Attachments:

FYI

Ayers, Karen J SG:EXTuesday, June 14, 2011 2:21 PM'LePard, Doug'; 'CHU, Jim'Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX; Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXFW: Corrected LetterDowntown Vancouver Licensee Letter dated Jun 14 corrected (Early Closure Jun 15 forHockey Playoffs).pdf

From: Meseylon, Robert SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 2: 12 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Corrected LetterKaren,This file name indicates "corrected" in i t.Robert Meseyton, BCom (Han)Acting Executive Administrative Assistant toKaren Ayers, Assistant Deputy Minister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing BranchMinistry of Public Safety and Solicitor General4th Floor, 3350 Douglas StreetPhone: 250-952-5777Email: [email protected]

Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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June 14, 2011

Dear licensee,Further to my letter of June 13, 2011, large capacity crowds are expected again tomorrowevening in the downtown core of Vancouver to attend public events spaces and to viewthe final game of the Stanley Cup series. Based on the experience during the series, andthe information provided to me, I have concluded that there is a real and serious threat topublic safety tomorrow evening from public consumption, intoxication levels and publicdisorder that would be facilitated by the purchase of liquor from liquor retail outlets in thearea,The early closure of both public and private liquor stores last evening was one of a numberof strategies employed to minimize access and consumption of alcohol on the streets, andto address the pUblic safety risks, By all accounts, the early closure of liquor stores had asignificant and positive impact on consumption, intoxication levels and public disorder.Under section 6 of the LiquorControl and Licensing Act, the General Manager has astatutory duty to supervise the conduct of all licensed establishments, Under section 23 ofthe Act, the General Manager may suspend or impose conditions on a licence for a periodnot exceeding 24 hours if, in the opinion of the General Manager, it is in the public interestto do so, Based on the information provided to me, I have concluded that it is in the publicinterest to close liquor retail stores early, consequently I am imposing a term andcondition on your retail store licence that the store must close at 4 p.m. onWednesday, June 15th, 2011, rather than 11 p.m. as indicated on your liquor licence.Government liquor stores will close voluntarily at 4 p,m. as well.

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Ministry of Public Safety Liquor Control and Mailing Address:and SolicitorGeneral Licensing Branch PO Box 9292 Stn Prov GovtVictoria BC V8W9J8Telephone: 250 952-5787Facsimile: 250952-7066

Location:Fourth Floor, 3350 Douglas StreetVictoria, BC V8Z 3L1http://www.pssg.gov.bc.cailclb

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Please be assured that I am acutely aware of the sales and business impacts an earlierclosure has on your licensee retail store business and on your customers, however I mustbalance that consideration with the overriding need to protect public safety and the publicinterest in the sale and consumption of liquor.Yours sincerely,

' /t:\ , f L ' / jKaren Ayers,Assistant Deputy Ministerand General Managerpc: Bruce Edmundson, Deputy General Manager, Liquor Control and Licensing BranchDonna Lister, Vancouver Regional Manager, Liquor Control and Licensing BranchDoug Lepard, Deputy Chief of Operations, Vancouver Police DepartmentWill Johnston, Chief Licence Inspector, City of Vancouver

Jay Chambers, General Manager, Liquor Distribution BranchCoal Harbour Liquor StoreCrosstown Liquor StoreDenman Place WinesDover Arms Liquor StoreJimmy's Cold Beer and Wine StoreLiberty WinesSheraton Vancouver Fine SpiritsSpirit of Howe Beer and WineSt Regis Fines Wines and SpiritsSteamworks Licensee Retail StoreSutton Place Wine MerchantViti Wine and LagersYaletown Liquor Store

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXTuesday, June 14, 2011 2:03 PMDouglas, Marc SG:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXRE: Liq Stores

We did not close o ff sa les last year for the Olympics, and i t was not a problem. Thedemographic that tend to fuel, refuel, ge t intoxicated and ac t irresponsibly don't appear tohave, at least so far, much knowledge that they can purchase through off sales. We aretrying to have as l i t t le impact on businesses as possible.-----Original Message-----From: Douglas, Marc SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14 , 2011 1:51 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSubject: RE: Liq StoresQuestion that I have been asked is why does this no t apply to "of f sales"?-----Original Message-----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 1:13 PMTo: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Douglas, Marc SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSubject: RE: Liq StoresThe decision is to close. Attached is the letter that will be delivered to licensees thisafternoon.While the VPD were interested in delaying notification until tomorrow, we have already lostthe element of surprise as I expect the stores and the pUblic are expecting a furtherclosure. I felt that i t was reasonable to give the stores as much notice as possible giventhe impact on employees, scheduling etc.Not sure what you want to do vis a vis the media. Expect they will find out by mid-afternoonfrom one of the LRS who receives a letter.Karen-----Original Message-----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14 , 2011 8:36 AMTo: Douglas, Marc SG:EXCc: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject: RE: Liq StoresI have asked the respective agencies, including our staff, fo r a report on th e effect of theclosures, number of pour out s, in tox levels, SIPP arrests, et c (criteria below) and hope toreceive that this morning. Based on what I know so far I would expect t he s to re s would beclosed again, but will make a final determination based on th e information and evidenceprovided, and how successful th e closures were last night in reducing intox and publicdisorder. Will le t you know asap - sometime this morning I expect, depending on how quicklyth e agencies respond.

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From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX [mailto:[email protected]: Tuesday, June 14, 20111:29 PMTo: LePard, DougSubject: RE: voice messageNo need unless there's something you want to discuss. Thanks for getting back to me.One further point - although 8th and Cambie is not on the list I expect you would like that closed at 8 pm tomorrow-same rationale re post game access as last evening?

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From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 1:21 PMTo: LePard, Doug; CHU, JimCc: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EX; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXSubject: Store ClosuresImportance: HighThe decision is to close the stores at 4 pm tomorrow. I considered timing of issuing the letters, as-I know there was some interestand potential value in delaying notification until tomorrow. The media and licensees are, of course, asking about tomorrow andthere is little rationale we can respond with for not being abie to communicate a decision. We have already lost the element ofsurprise, as the stores and the pubiic are expecting a further closure. Under the circumstances I felt that it was reasonable to givethe stores a reasonable amount of notice, given the impact on employees, scheduling etc.Attached is a copy of the letter that wil l be delivered to licensees this afternoon. Let me know if you have any questions or want todiscuss. Thanks.Karen AyersAssistant Deputy Minister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing Branch(250) 952-5791

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Chambers, Jay lDB:EXTuesday, June 14, 2011 1:14 PMAyers, Karen J SG:EXRE: Liq Stores

-----Original Message-----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14 , 2011 1:14 PMTo: lClB-EXEC; Chambers, Jay lDB:EXSubject: FW: Liq StoresFYI-----Original Message-----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14 , 2011 1:13 PMTo: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Douglas, Marc SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSubject: RE: Liq StoresThe decision is to close, Attached is th e letter t ha t w ill be delivered to licensees thisafternoon,While th e VPD were interested in delaying notification until tomorrow, we have already lostth e element of surprise as I expect th e stores and th e public ar e expecting a furtherclosure, I fel t that i t was reasonable to give the stores as much notice as possible giventhe impact on employees, scheduling etc,Not sure what you want to do vis a vis the media, Expect they will find out by mid-afternoonfrom one of the lRS who receives a le t ter ,Karen-----Original Message-----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14 , 2011 8:36 AMTo: Douglas, Marc SG:EXCc: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject: RE: Liq StoresI have asked the respective agencies, inc luding our staff, fo r a report on th e effect of theclosures, number of pour outs, intox levels, SIPP arrests, etc (cri teria below) and hope toreceive that this morning. Based on what I know so far I would expect th e stores would beclosed again , but will make a final determination based on th e information and evidenceprovided, and how success ful the closures were last night in reducing intox and publicdisorder. Will let you know asap - sometime this morning I expect, depending on how quicklythe agencies respond.

-----Original Message-----From: Douglas, Marc SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14 , 2011 8:10 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX

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Cc: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject: Re: Liq StoresKaren)The below info was great.What is the process fo r weds game. Is i t safe top say they will be closed? When and how willthat be determined?M.

Original Message -----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 03:S1 PMTo: Douglas, Marc SG:EXCc: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject: Re: Liq StoresMarc - in terms of cri teria that would be the crowd size, density and composition, reportedintoxication levels, th e level of . street disorder and violent incidents, th e behavior of thecrowd in terms of the behavior that has been seen in th e past to precede riots (eg peopleclimbing up power poles, on the roof of bus shelters, and the top of bui ld ings , randomviolence, aggression), the level of open public consumption and number of liquor pour-outs,number of SIP arrests, to what extent the l iquor s tores are fueling and "refueling" theintoxication and facil i tat ing access and intoxication by minors, - and whether all of theabove is escalating. Also the fact that this may be the deciding game and that the storeclosure strategy appeared to greatly improve public safety when i t was used during theOlympics. And the weather.In terms of who I heard from th e l i s t would be lengthy and I don't have all of the names withme - there were approx lS people on the Sunday call where th e observations of staff from theVPD (Deputy Chief Doug LePard as well as a number of ops and other VPD members) Be Ambulancestaff, our LCLB Regional Manager and Senior Inspector fo r the Van area, and the ClinicalCoordinator fo r St Paul's Hospital. Al l had been deployed by their respective agencies onFri night, and all provided their information and observations of what had occurred and whatthey have been observing as the series progresses.Let me know i f you need anything further.Karen

Original Message -----From: Douglas, Marc SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 02:48 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXCc: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject: Liq StoresKaren, th e sg is looking fo r a run down of who (names) was consulted, and the l i s t ofcri teria you assessed. She is just loking fo r a better understanding in case she us asked.

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Cc:Subject:Attachments:

For your approval

Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXTuesday, June 14, 201112:41 PMAyers, Karen J SG:EXEdmundson, Bruce SG:EX; Meseyton, Robert SG:EXFW: FOR REVIEW: Minister's statement. ASAPlC lB - Statement - Game 6 crowd - June 14, 2011.doc

Cindy StephensonPolicy, Planning and CommunicationsLiquor Control and Licensing BranchEmail: [email protected] Phone Number: 250 952-5761New location: 4th fioor, 3350 Douglas Street, Victoria BC

From: Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 12:39 PMTo: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXSubject: FOR REVIEW: Minister's statement. ASAPCindy, please have Karen have a look at this. I yellowed a section that I'm hoping she can better articulate. Need asap.Thnaks ... VVince CournoyerPublic Affairs OfficerMinistry of Public Safety and Solicitor General250387-0520250413-7326 (cell)

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STATEMENTFor Immediate Release[release number]June 14, 2011

Ministry of Public Safety and SolicitorGeneral

Crowd behaviour following Game 6VICTORIA - Solicitor General Shirley Bond issued the following statement today following thedecision by the general manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch to order the earlyclosure of liquor stores in downtown Vancouver on Monday, June 13, 2011."Yesterday, the general manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Braoch.conclucledthere wasa real and serious threat to public safety from the public consumptidOOfalcohol, intoxicationlevels and public disorder that has been accompanying Vancouver Canucks' Stanley Cup finalgames."Given the threat to public safety, the general manager orclered 13pUi::!lic and private liquorstores in downtown Vancouver to close early.''I'm pleased to hear that Vancouver police reported that crowds were well-behaved withrelatively few problems. Officers monitoring the Granville Mall noted a significant reduction inopen liquor and a reduced number of liquor pour-outs. This led to a more positive atmosphereoverall and fewer disturbances."The decision whether to order the early closure of liquor outlets is made on a day-to-day basisby the general manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. This decision is made withinput from provincial liquor enforcement staff, the Vancouver Police Department, the BCAmbulance Service and Vancouver Coastal Health"The general manager continues to assess the situation and will arrive at a decision concerningliqUor store hours onWednes(laY,June;l.5.Wearecal'lfldentthat British Columbians will show the world that we know how to cometogetherioasafe and responsible manner."

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXTuesday, June 14, 201111:19AMMeseyton, Robert SG:EXdraft letter

Further to my letter of June 13, 2011, large capacity crowds are expected again tomorrow evening in the downtowncore of Vancouver to attend public events spaces and to view the final game of the Stanley Cup series, Based on theexperience during the series, and the information provided to me, I have concluded that there is a real and seriousthreat to public safety tomorrow evening from public consumption, intoxication levels and public disorder, that wouldbe facilitated by the purchase of l iquor from liquor retai l outlets in the area,The early closure of both public and private liquor stores last evening was one of a number of strategies employed tominimize access and consumption of alcohol on the streets, and to address the public safety risks, By all accounts, theearly closure of liquor stores had a significant and positive impact on consumption, intoxication levels and publicdisorder,Under section 6 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, the General Manager has a statutory duty to supervise theconduct of all licensed establishments, Under section 23 of the Act, the General Manager may suspend or imposeconditions on a licence for a period not exceeding 24 hours if, in the opinion of the General Manager, it is in the publicinterest to do so, Based on the information provided to me, I have concluded that it is in the public interest to closel iquor retail stores early, consequently I am imposing a term and condition on your retail store licence that the storemust close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, rather than 11 p.m. as indicated on your l iquor licence,Government liquor stores will close voluntarily at 4 p,m, as well.Please be assured that I am acutely aware of the sales and business impacts an earlier closure has on your licensee retailstore business and on your customers, however I must balance that consideration with the overriding need to protectpublic safety and the public interest in the sale and consumption of liquor,Sincerely,Etc,Karen AyersAssistant Deputy Minister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing Branch(250) 952-5791

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXTuesday, June 14, 2011 10:15 AMChambers, Jay LOB:EXRE: Store Closures

It was the police who requested the closure because of large crowds. My information is that the crowds had dispersedby the time the closure was undertaken, so the closure likely was not necessary.

From: Chambers, Jay LOB:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 9:52 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: RE: Store ClosuresThanks Karen - fyi I was just advised that when we closed down 8th and Cambie there were only 3 customers in thestore. At what time did your staff say there was a problem?Jay

From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 8:28 AMTo: Chambers, Jay LDB:EXSubject: RE: Store ClosuresBased on what I know so far I would expect that to be the case. A final decision will be made once I hear back from theVPD and lelB staff this morning as to whether the closures had a significant and positive impact. I expect it did, but wil lmake the decision on the basis of the full and complete information. Wil l get back to you asap this morning.

From: Chambers, Jay lOB:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:16 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSUbject: Store ClosuresHi Karen I am being asked ifthe stores in OT Vancouver will be closing at 4:00 pm tomorrow due to the hockey game.The concern of course is staffing costs.As tomorrow is game 7 and it is in Vancouver is your direction going to be to close them at 4:00 pm ?ThanksJay

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From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10:14 AMTo: LePard, DougCc: Houghton, Lindsey; McGuinness, Jana; CHU, Jim; Nelmes, Dave; Purdy, Mike; Lemcke, Warren; Palmer, Adam;Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX; Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSubject: RE: liquor closuresThanks Doug. This is comprehensive and very helpful. Will get back to you asap.Karen

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXTuesday, June 14, 20112:11 PMStephenson, Cindy SG:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXFW: liquor closures

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Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXTuesday, June 14, 2011 8:54 AMAyers, Karen J SG:EXRe: In case you didn't see this re overcrowding at 2 LP's

And I should add that all the police off icers we talked to last night were very very happy with the closures, all said itmade a huge difference. I also found out that the complaint from transit police about the 8th and Cambie GLS was overan hour old when Igot it

From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 08:48 AMTo: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSubject: RE: In case you didn't see this re overcrowding at 2 LP'sYES!

From: Lister, Donna OSG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 8:48 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSUbject: Re: In case you didn't see this re overcrowding at 2 LP'sVery, but i t will be all over tomorrow nite. Hopefully on a positive note!From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 08:45 AMTo: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSubject: RE: In case you didn't see this re overcrowding at 2 LP'sThanks. You must be tired....

From: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 8:45 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Re: In case you didn't see this re overcrowding at 2 LP'sWe heard last night that the fire department had observed overcrowding, we will be requesting their reportsFrom: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 08:41 AMTo: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSUbject: In case you didn't see this re overcrowding at 2 LP's

Emergency staff praisewell-behaved crowdsThe ProvinceTuesday, June 14, 2011

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Page A09By Ethan BaronI don't believe injinxes. So, with the Stanley Cup final down to Game 7 right here in Vancouver onWednesday, I'll go ahead and tell you what emergency personnel have been saying: Hockey crowds have so farbehaved very well.Vancouver police spokeswoman Const. Jana McGuinness must not believe in jinxes either. I asked her ifthe highest-stakes-of-all game on Wednesday was going to put police on a heightened footing."We're prepared for anything," McGuinness said.McGuinness has reason to express confidence, and risk that potential famous-last-words evaluation ofthe force's level of preparation. Although public drinking has been rampant -Vancouver and transit copspoured out liquor nearly 3,000 times on Game 5 night Friday -police have had no serious incidentsrelated to the Cup, McGuinness said."We've seen relatively few problems apart from the open drinking," McGuinness said. "We've been verybusy with street disorder. We're dealing with alcohol-fuelled fights in the later hours of the night."The level of mayhem, however, has not been drastically different from that occurring on some summer nightsin the downtown entertainment district, McGuinness said.When 100,000 revellers took to the streets Friday, police arrested 24 people and issued 120 tickets. Some ofthose apprehended and cited had been fighting, but McGuinness could not provide a specific number related toviolent incidents.The 5 p.m. start times have had a positive effect on the downtown atmosphere, said Vancouver police crowd-control unit Sgt. Matt Clarke. "It makes a more diverse crowd, all ages, and it's more fun," Clarke said. "Youget families coming down. There's genuine excitement about the hockey."Paramedics have been attending to a variety of medical issues among Cup throngs, said B.C. AmbulanceService spokeswoman Kristy Anderson."What we've been seeing are what you sort of normally see in crowds: the slips and falls, rolled ankles on thesidewalks, sick people, fainting," Anderson said."We really have been seeing great crowds and people have generally been well-behaved. It's been a goodexperience for us."Proprietors of two Granville Street nightclubs behaved quite badly, according to the Vancouver FireDepartment. Both had received verbal warnings after fire inspectors found their premises over legalcapacity on the night ofthe first Cup game June 1.On Friday night, inspectors found the two clubs had almost double the number of permitted patrons,said Les SzikIai, deppty chief of fire prevention for the Vancouver Fire Department. "One of [theproprietors) said, 'Well, uh, a bunch of people came and they wanted to come in. How could I turn themdown?'" SzikIai said. "Itwas unacceptable."The club owners face fines up to $100,000, he said.

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Wednesday, of course, could change the crowd dynamic significantly, particularly if Canuck fans' hopes for aStanley Cup victory are crushed, and drunkenness and disappointment boil over into violence.Police are hoping the Canucks take the Cup, though it would mean a very long night."With a win, it'l l be dusk to dawn for crowds," McGuinness said Monday near the downtown outdoor-viewing areas. "We'll be out here working till the sun comes up."Karen AyersAssistant Deputy Minister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing Branch(250) 952-5791

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Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXTuesday, June 14, 2011 8:46 AMAyers, Karen J SG:EXRe: Store closures

From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 08:45 AMTo: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXCc: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXSubject: RE: Store closuresI realize there would be other factors (such as the Canuck loss) that would influence the behaviour of the crowd, butfrom your perspective the closures had a significant and positive impact?

From: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 8:41 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Re: Store closuresWe observed that although there was almost as many people pre and post game, most did not appear to be intoxicated.We noted that the alleys did not have the numbers of people consuming. We did not see very many empty liquorcontainers on the street. Although many people left rogers and the large screen site and headed up to granville, it wasless frenetic. It was also much easier to walk through the crowds.From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 08:31 AMTo: 'LePard, Doug' ; Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXCc: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXSUbject: Store closures

Good morning. Could you please provide me with information from last night, such as liquor pour outs, SIPParrests, observed levels of intoxication, disorder and Violence, etc - whatever information would be relevantso that I can make a decision as early as possible today regarding possible closures for tomorrow night'sgame. Although I would expect that the closures had a significant and positive effect based on myunderstanding so far, data or information from you folks would confirm or refute that. Thanks.Karen AyersAssistant Deputy Minister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing Branch(250) 952-5791

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From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX [mailto:[email protected]: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 08:36 AMTo: LePard, DougCc: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX ; "'Lister, "@Donna.O'sG:EX' ; CHU, Jim; Purdy, Mike; Nelmes, DaveSubject: RE: Store closuresExcellent - thanks. Is it possible to get any information from BC Ambulance - I don't have any contact information fo rthe 2 call participants from Sunday.

From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX fmailto:[email protected]: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 08:31 AMTo: LePard, Doug; Lister, Donna 0 SG:EX Cc: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX

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SUbject: Store closuresGood morning. Could you please provide me with information from last night, such as liquor pour outs, SIPP arrests, observed levelsof intoxication, disorder and violence, etc - whatever information would be relevant so that I can make a decision as early aspossible today regarding possible closures for tomorrow night's game. Although I would expect that the closures had a significantand positive effect based on my understanding so far, data or information from you folks would confirm or refute that. Thanks.Karen AyersAssistant Deputy Minister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing Branch(250) 952-5791

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Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXMonday, June 13, 2011 6:07 PMAyers, Karen J SG:EXRe:

We did not formally request. I advised Donna to be prepared should th e decision be to close.And Alex is with her and able to advise her colleagues.Original Message -----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13 , 2011 05:57 PMTo: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXSubject: Re:

Yes - was somewhat of a crowd that has now dissipated. A bit of a concern as now we haveasked police to facili tate closure when their resources could be better deployed elsewhereand the store staff will wonder why the closure before th e planned 8 pm closure.

Original MessageFrom: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13 , 2011 05:54 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Fw:Sounds like a false alarm.

Original Message - - - - -From: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13 , 2011 05:43 PMTo: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXSubject:I ts dead inside now, just did a walkthrough

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Excellent - thanks.

Ayers, Karen J SG:EXMonday, June 13, 2011 6:06 PMLister, Donna 0 SG:EX; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXRe: GLS at 8th and Cambie

Original Message -----From: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 06:03 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Re: GLS at 8th and Cambie8 police officers and 2 lclb types have assisted in the closure. The manager was very happyand grateful

Original Message -----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 05:54 PMTo: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXCc: Edmundson, 8ruce SG:EXSubject: Re: GLS at 8th and CambieToo late I think as th e Manager was already instructed to te l l them to close.

Original Message - - - - -From: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 05:53 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Re: GLS at 8th and CambieYou are right, since there is nothing happening right now then I suppose closing is theirchoice at this t ime . Sor ry , this info came to me via mike purdy, he was advised my transitpol ic e, th e skytrain station is 1/2 block away.

Original Message -----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 05:49 PMTo: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSubject: Re: GLS at 8th and CambieWell i f there is no issue then why do they need to close???

Original Message -----From: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 05:48 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Re: GLS at 8th and CambieI just did a walk through and any crowd that was there is now gone. There should be no safetyconcerns to close but I will have alex contact mike purdyto assign a unit

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Original Message - - - - -From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 05:46 PMTo: Lister, Donna 0 5G:EX; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX; '[email protected]' Subject: GL5 at 8th and CambieJay Chambers will have th e store closed - but wants the police to help facil i tate th eclosure. There is concern about th e safety of staff .Karen Ayers

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Thanks,

Ayers, Karen J SG:EXMonday, June 13, 2011 5:53 PM'[email protected]'Re: GLS at 8th and Cambie

Original MessageFrom: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 05:46 PMTo: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EX ; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX; LePard, DougSUbject: GLS at 8th and CambieJay Chambers will have th e store closed - but wants the police to help facil i tate theclosure. There is concern about th e safety of staff.

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXMonday, June 13, 20115:10 PMEdmundson, Bruce SG:EXRe: Media Requests - MPSSG - June 13, 2011

Yes weird coverage. Not one I just watched got the story right. Good lesson in why not to trust media reports.

From: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXsent: Monday, June 13, 2011 OS:02 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Re: Media Requests MPSSG June 13, 2011CBe tv keeps referring to it as the 5G's decision.One LR5 outside area (the Astoria) called to say someone had phoned it and told them they had to close. We doublechecked and it is outside. They were called back and advised that absent any hand delivered letter there were nochanges to their license.Another saying he was from 5teamworks called and asked if they were going to be closed. Cindy called the head officeand the store and no one had placed any such call. The letter was issued shortly thereafter.May be a mischief maker.

From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 04:30 PMTo: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXSubject: Fw: Media Requests MPSSG June 13, 2011Lots of media inquiries.

From: Schollen, Tasha GCPE:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 04:29 PMTo: Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EX; Haltner, Christine GCPE:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Bill, Karen F SG:EX; Denlinger, BeckySG:EX; Indridson, Ian GCPE:EX; Karn, David GCPE:EX; Leek, Claire SG:EX; Li, Jessica P GCPE:EX; Mccaffrey, JulianneGCPE:EX; Murry, Karen GCPE:EX; Sitter, Donna GCPE:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Leibel, Norm SG:EX; Sturko, DerekMCF:EX; Lapointe, Lisa SG:EX; Douglas, Marc SG:EX; Steinbach, Christopher G SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX;Gleeson, Kelly T GCPE:EX; Murphy, Bernadette GCPE:EX; Ryan, Fergus GCPE:EXSubject: Media Requests MPSSG June 13, 2011

Vancouver Sun (Laura Kane)CBC (Terry Donnelly)CBC (JeffDavies)CBC (Mike Lanala)

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CBC (Sophie Rousseau)Globe and Mail (Ian Bailey)CBC (Daniel Hallen)CKWX (Dan Burritt)CKNW (Terry Shintz)Province (Cassidy Olivier)Globe and Mail (Sonny Dhillon)24 Hours (Stephanie lp)CTV.ca (Ian Munroe)Georgia Straight (Stephen Thomson)ISSUE: 4pm Closure of downtown Vancouver liquor stores. Requested confirmation of this and therationale.STATUS: Minister statement sent to reporters. The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch receivedinformation from, and consulted with, provincial liquor enforcement staff,Vancouver Police, the BCAmbulance Service and Vancouver Coastal Health.The general manager of the Liquor Control andLicensing Branch has concluded there is a real and serious threat to public safety from the publicconsumption of alcohol, intoxication levels and public disorder. Therefore, the general manager hasordered that the six public and 13 private liquor stores in downtown Vancouver close at 4 p.m.today. This was done during the Olympics and there was an immediate reduction of alcohol-relatedviolence and disorder.CKPG TV (Ashley Morgan)

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Government Communications and Public EngagementMinistry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Attachments:

To All Staff,

Meseyton, Robert SG:EXMonday, June 13, 2011 3:33 PMLCLB-ALL STAFFVancouver LRS ClosuresDowntown Vancouver Licensee Letter (Early Closure Jun 13 for Hockey Playoffs) Final NoCliff.docx.pdf

I must apologize for my sending the previous email to you with the incorrect subject line "Draft Message to Staff".While the text and the attachment are correct, the subject line should have read "Vancouver LRS Closures". I shouldhave also made it clear that the message was being forwarded from Karen Ayers.Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.Robert Meseyton, BCom (Han)Acting Executive Administrative Assistant toKaren Ayers, Assistant Deputy Minister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing BranchMinistry of Public Safety and Solicitor General4th Floor, 33S0 Douglas StreetPhone: 2509525777Email: [email protected] consider the environment before printing this email.

Large capacity crowds are expected this evening in downtown Vancouver as a result of th e VancouverCanucks Stanley Cup run. LCLB staff, VPD, and th e BC Ambulance service have reported escalating crowds andpublic disorder in an ascending scale since th e playoffs began. For this past Friday night's game, VPD reported2,300 l iquor po ur outs and th e Greater Vancouver Transit Authority re po rte d o ver 800 liquor pour outs.Given there is a real and serious threat to public safety this evening from public consumption, intoxication anddisorder, I have o rde red private liquor retail outlets in downtown Vancouver and th e West End to close at 4pm. Government liquor stores, VQA and independent wine stores are closing voluntarily at th e same time.I would like to thank C&E staff fo r their role, no t only those working in t h e d o wn t ow n core, bu t incommunities throughout the province, f o r t h e ir role in helping to prevent liquor related issues throughout theplayoffs.

Attached fo r your information is a copy o f th e letter we provided to private liquor stores.

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Cc:Subject:

Already done.

Schollen, Tasha GCPE:EXMonday, June 13, 2011 2:22 PMPauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Douglas, Marc SG:EXWanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXRE: Bond orders early liquor store closures

From: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 2:22 PMTo: Douglas, Marc SG:EXCc: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Schollen, Tasha GCPE:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXSubject: FW: Bond orders early liquor store closuresWe are calling them to clarify that it was the GM's decision.From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]: Monday, June 13, 2011 2:21 PMTo: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSubject: TNO: Bond orders early liquor store closuresCKNW13-Jun-2011 14:00

News reader: Saying alcohol consumption reached an unacceptable level during Friday's game 5, BC's top copis ordering all downtown liquor stores to close at four o'clock this afternoon.Reporter: Solicitor General Shirley Bond points out there was an immediate drop in alcohol-related violencewhen the same thing was done last year during the Olympics. Bond says the decision to close liquor outletsearly is made on a day-by-day basis. She adds the government is aware the move will inconvenience somepeople, but says protecting public safety is an overriding concern.News reader: The operator of at least one private liquor store downtown not happy about having to close upearly.Reporter: The manager at Jimmy's private liquor store says she'll be closed at four o'clock. She would not speakon tape or give us her name, but says she's not happy about it.The store is just a block away from Georgia Street, where thousands of people will gather to watch the game onoutdoor TVs.Liquor stores will lose thousands of dollars in revenue because of the closures.[pssg, xrz, csc]TNO...

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I wil l send it out

Ayers, Karen J SG:EXMonday, June 13, 20112:03 PMStephenson, Cindy SG:EXRe: Draft message to staff

From: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 01:57 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: RE: Draft message to staffAre you OK with sending it out immediately, and who should it come out from?Cindy StephensonPolicy, Planning and CommunicationsLiquor Control and Licensing BranchEmail [email protected] Phone Number: 250 952-5761New Location: 4th fioor, 3350 Douglas Street, Victoria BC

From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 1:52 PMTo: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EX; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX; Bieller, Barry SG:EXSubject: Re: Draft message to staffLooks good.

From: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 01 :47 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX; Bleiler, Barry SG:EXSubject: Draft message to staff

Large capacity crowds are expected this evening in downtown Vancouver as a resul t of the VancouverCanucks Stanley Cup run. LCLB staff, VPD, and the BC Ambulance service have reported escalating crowds andpublic disorder in an ascending scale since the playoffs began. For this past Friday night's game, VPD reported2,300 l iquor pour outs and the Greater Vancouver Transit Authority reported over 800 l iquor pour outs.Given there is a real and ser ious threat to public safety this evening from public consumption, intoxication anddisorder, I have ordered private l iquor retail outlets in downtown Vancouver and the West End to close at 4pm. Government liquor stores, VQA and independent wine stores are closing voluntarily at the same time.

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I would like to thank C&E staff fo r their role, not only those working in the downtown core, but incommunities throughout the province, fo r their role in helping to prevent liquor related issues throughout theplayoffs.

Attached fo r your information is a copy of the letter we provided to private liquor stores.Downtown Vancouver Licensee Letter (Early Closure Jun 13 for Hockey Playoffs) Final No Cliff.docx.pdf

Cindy StephensonPolicy, Planning and CommunicationsLiquor Control and Licensing BranchEmail: [email protected] Phone Number: 250 952-5761New Location: 4th f ioor, 3350 Douglas Street, Victoria BC

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.....RITISHCOl JJM II IA

June 13,2011Dear Licensee,Large capacity crowds are expected this evening in the downtown core of Vancouver toattend public event spaces and celebrate the Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup run. TheVancouver Police (VPD), my staff, and the BC Ambulance Service report escalatingcrowds and public disorder in an ascending scale since the hockey playoffs began. Forthis past Friday night's game VPD report 2,300 liquor pour outs and the GreaterVancouver Transit Authority report over 800 liquor pour outs.VPD and my staff say the demographics of the crowds are younger and less familyfocussed leading up to, during and especially after the game than what was experiencedduring the Olympics. My staff have reported numerous and continuous incidents ofimpaired minors. Both agencies describe the crowds around liquor stores as chaotic.Especially troubling are incidents of bootlegging where liquor is being purchased fromlicensee retail stores and is immediately being resold to minors for public consumption.The pre-game, game time, and post game purchases of l iquor by those who have alreadyconsumed as a means to refuel is of significant concern. Police report impairedindividuals going through the crowds and indiscriminately assaulting individuals. BCAmbulance Service reports that they were unable to do their work at the levels necessarydue to the crowds and incidents of intoxication. VPD also report post game levels of grossintoxication and public disorder of the same nature that has led to violence in the past.As a result ofthe above, I have concluded that there is a real and serious threat to publicsafety this evening from public consumption, intoxication levels and public disorder thatwould be facilitated by the purchase of liquor from liquor retail outlets in the area.Authorities are employing various strategies to minimize access and consumption ofalcohol on the streets, and to address the pUblic safety risks. During the Olympics, by allaccounts, the early closure of both public and private liquor stores had a significant andpositive impact on consumption, intoxication levels and public disorder when there was anequivalent risk to public safety. Arguably the risk may now be even greater.

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Ministry of Public Safety Liquor Control and Mailing Address:and Solicitor General Licensing Branch PO Box 9292 SIn Prov GovtVictoria BC V8W 9J8Telephone: 250 952-5787Facsimile: 250952-7066

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Schollen, Tasha GCPE:EXMonday, June 13, 20111:40 PMDouglas, Marc SG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Pauiiszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Wanamaker, LoriSG:EXSitter, Donna GCPE:EXRE: VPD asking us to issue a statement

Statement has now been sent to: eKNW Vancouver Sun eBe Radio

From: Douglas, Marc SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 1:38 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXCc: Schollen, Tasha GCPE:EXSubject: Re: VPD asking us to issue a statementLet's send out at 2pm.From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 01:37 PMTo: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Douglas, Marc SG:EXCc: Schollen, Tasha GCPE:EXSubject: Re: VPD asking us to issue a statementI agree.

From: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 01:34 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Douglas, Marc SG:EXCc: Schollen, Tasha GCPE:EXSubject: VPD asking us to issue a statement

Unfortunately, LDB posted a notice to their website informing their customers that they would be closingtheir downtown stores at 4 pm, and they attributed it as due to a request f rom the VPD. They've sincecorrected tha t but VPD is asking that we put out a statement to clarify who's decision it was to shut storesdown early, as they have received 20 to 30 calls. I know we wanted to avoid doing a proactive release inadvance, bu t the horse has lef t the barn. I suggest we just send out the Minister's Statement to Vancouvermedia.Statement from Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General regarding the closure of DowntownVancouver Liquor Stores at 4p.m. today:It is incredible to see the province come together to cheer-on our Canucks. Last Friday, there was an estimated100,000 people gathered in downtown Vancouver and that number is expected to increase following tonight'sgame. Unfortunately, alcohol consumption on the streets and public intoxication reached an unacceptable level

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on Friday and we have a responsibility to ensure everyone can enjoy public events and celebrations in a safemanner.The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch received information from, and consulted with, provincial liquorenforcement staff, Vancouver Police, the BC Ambulance Service and Vancouver Coastal Health. The generalmanager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch has concluded there is a real and serious threat to publicsafety from the public consumptiori of alcohol, intoxication levels and public disorder. Therefore, the generalmanager has ordered that the 6 public and 13 private liquor stores in downtown Vancouver close at 4 p.m.today. This was done during the Olympics and there was an immediate reduction of alcohol-related violenceand disorder.The decision to close liquor outlets early is made on a day-by-day basis and the decision is not taken lightly.We are aware of the inconvenience for customers and the impact on the businesses that must close early.However, protecting public safety must be our overriding concern.Police will be out early to meet the crowds coming into the downtown core. Officers will be concentrating onliquor enforcement at SkyTrain stations, the Georgia Street fan zone and in the Granville Entertainment Districtthroughout the evening.Let's show the world once again that British Columbians know how to celebrate in a safe and responsiblemanner.

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Ayers. Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Subject:

Good thanks

Ayers, Karen J SG:EXMonday, June 13, 201112:35 PMLister, Donna 0 SG:EXRE: Store Addresses

From: Lister, Donna 0 SG: EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:27 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: RE: Store AddressesThanks Karen, we will be heading out shortly. I wil l advise you when we are doned

'i)"nn"Vancouver Regional Manager 5PCLiquor Control and Licensing BranchCompliance and Enforcement DivisionPh: 604-775-0075fax: [email protected]

From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:07 PMTo: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSubject: FW: Store AddressesNot sure i f i t helps but here's the address list from last time round.

From: Ayers, Karen J HSD:EXSent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 11:39 AMTo: 'mike.serr@vpd,ca'Subject: Fw: Store AddressesMike - in case you need them the list with addresses from yesterday is below Uust make sure it's today's letter that'sdelivered not the one below as that letter is dated yesterday). Thanks.

From: Ayers, Karen J HSD:EXTo: 'Lemcke, Warren' Cc: Edmundson, Bruce HSD:EX; Noorani, Shahid HSD:EX; 'Windsor, Barb' ; Chambers,Jay LDB:EX; Lister, Donna 0 HSD:EXsent: Fri Feb 26 09: 18:02 2010Subject: RE: StoresWarren - thanks fo r assisting by delivering th e letters. Attached is the closure letter, and a list of licenseesand addresses, to facilitate delivery,

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L R S Licensees and addresses.docx Closure Notification 2.26.2010 - planned.pdfKaren Ayers

From: Ayers, Karen J HSD:EXSent: Friday, February 26, 2010 9:00 AMTo: Lister, Donna 0 HSD:EX; Noorani, Shahid HSD:EX; 'Lemcke, Warren'; 'Windsor, Barb'; Chambers, Jay LDB:EXCc: Edmundson, Bruce HSD:EXSubject: StoresImportance: HighStores will be closing at 7 this evening.Warren: are y o ur s t af f able to assist by de livering th e letters t o t he 15 LRS? Ou r staff aren't scheduled tostart shift until 5 pm so we would need to call some of them in early.Karen AyersAssistant Deputy Minister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing Branch(250) 387-9131

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Attachments:Importance:

Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXMonday, June 13, 2011 12:29 PMAyers, Karen J SG:EXFW: FOR APPROVAL: IN_Store HourslClB - Early Liquor Stores Closure - June 13, 2011.docHigh

Cindy StephensonPolicy, Planning and CommunicationsLiquor Control and Licensing BranchEmail [email protected] Phone Number: 250952-5761New location: 4th fioor, 3350 Douglas Street, Victoria BC

From: Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:28 PMTo: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXSubject: FOR APPROVAL: IN_Store Hours

Vince CournoyerPublic Affairs OfficerMinistry of Public Safety and Solicitor General250387-0520250413-7326 (cell)

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ADVICE TO MINISTERCONFIDENTIALISSUES NOTE

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralDate: June 13, 2011Minister Responsible: Hon. Shir ley BondSUGGESTED RESPONSES:

DRAFTVancouver LiquorStore Early Closure

It's incredible to see the province come together to cheer-onour Canucks. Last Friday, there was an estimated 100,000 people gathered

in downtown Vancouver and that number is expected toincrease following tonight's game. Last Friday, alcohol consumption on the streets, publicintoxication and public disorder reached an unacceptablelevel. We have a responsibility to do what we can to make sureeveryone, especially families with children, are able to join the

festivities in our public places and be safe while theycelebrate. The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch receivedinformation from, and consulted with, provincial liquorenforcement staff, Vancouver police, the BC AmbulanceService and Vancouver Coastal Health. The general manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing

Branch has concluded there is a real and serious threat topublic safety from the public consumption of alcohol,.intoxication levels and public disorder.

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Therefore, the general manager has ordered that public andprivate liquor stores in downtown Vancouver close at 4 p.m.today. I fully support that decision. This was done during the Olympics and there was animmediate reduction of alcohol-related violence and disorder. The decision to close liquor outlets early is done on a day-by-day basis. This is decision is not taken lightly. We are aware of the impact on the businesses that mustclose early, however protecting public safety must be ouroverriding concern. Police will be out early to meet the crowds coming into thedowntown core. Officers will be concentrating on liquor enforcement atSkyTrain stations, the Georgia Street fan zone and in theGranville Entertainment District throughout the evening. Let's show the world once again that British Columbiansknow how to celebrate.

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BACKGROUND:The general manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, afterspeaking with the Vancouver Police Department, reps from BC AmbulanceService and St Paul's Hospital, is ordering all liquor stores in downtownVancouver and the West End to close at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2011 - bothpublic and private stores.The authority to order early closure rests solely with the general manager underthe Liquor Control and Licensing ActThe decision to adjust store hours is made under section 23 of the Liquor Controland Licensing Act which gives the General Manager of the Liquor Control andLicensing Branch the power to temporarily suspend or impose conditions on aliquor licence for up to 24 hours where it is in the interest of public safety to do so.The decision to order liquor stores to reduce their hours is made on a day-to-daybasis.

During the Olympics the general manager exercised the authority to temporarilyalter the terms and conditions of licensee retail stores by ordering them to closeearly on four days.Process for altering the terms and conditions of l icensee retail stores:If, based on information from local liquor inspectors and/or the VPD, the LCLBgeneral manager determines that an extraordinary situation exists wherepublic safety is at r isk and reducing the hours of liquor retailers indowntown Vancouverwill help protect public safety, she will draft a writtennotice of the change of the terms and conditions of the liquor licence and localinspectors will hand-deliver the letter to each liquor retailer that is affected.The temporary change to l iquor store hours of operation will be in effect forthat day only. The general manager will assess the situation on a daily basis todecide if public safety remains in jeopardy and therefore warrants additional earlyclosures.

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ADVICE TO MINISTERPolice Stats: [increasing liquor-related incidences}Game 5: 2000 liquor pour-outs (VPD) 850 liquor pour-outs (South Coast BC Transportation Authority Police) 120 violation tickets issued (fighting, liquor offences, pUblic urination) 2 dozen arrests for breach of the peace and public intoxication

Game 4: 201 Liquor Pour-outs 39 Violation Tickets (traffic violations/public urination/open liquor) 2 Arrests for Breach of the Peace 1 Arrests for Public Intoxication

Game 3: 151 Liquor pour-outs 25 Violation tickets 2 Breach of Peace Arrests 1 Arrest for Public IntoxicationGame 2: 891 Liquor pour-outs 40 Violation tickets 28 Breach of Peace Arrests 18 Arrests for Public Intoxication

Affected Liquor Stores:Private Stores. Coal Harbour Liquor Store Crosstown Liquor Store Denman Place Wines Dover Arms Liquor Store Jimmy's Cold Beer and Wine Store Liberty Wines Sheraton Vancouver Fine Spirits Spirit of Howe Beer and Wine S1. Regis Fine Wines and Spirits Steamworks Licensee Retail Store Sutton Place Wine Merchant Viti Wine and Lagers Yaletown Liquor Store

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Public Stores. Alberni and Bute Robson Cardero Bute Yaletown Harbor Centre.

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXMonday, June 13, 201112:15 PMPauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXSitler, Donna GCPE:EX; Stephenson, Cindy SG:EX; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXRE : VPD

Once I have confirmed that the stores have all received the letter, then yes there is nothing that can't be released. I willlet you know when the stores have all been notif ied.

From: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:02 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXCc: Sitter, Donna GCPE:EXSubject: RE: VPDThanks Karen, we'll use this to supplement our issues note. VPD is going to be deferring all calls on this to us. Vince isworking on a statement that we can provide to media. If asked, are we okay to provide them with a copy of the letter?Not sure if we need to or want to, but just want to ascertain in advance if that is an option.From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:56 AMTo: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXSUbject: RE : V PDLooks good - like the messaging.

From: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:47 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXSubject: FW: VPDWith the attachment this time.

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Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXMonday, June 13, 2011 12:02 PMAyers, Karen J SG:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXSitter, Donna GCPE:EXRE: VPD

Thanks Karen, we'll use this to supplement our issues note. VPD is going to be deferring all calls on this to us. Vince isworking on a statement that we can provide to media. If asked, are we okay to provide them with a copy of the letter?Not sure if we need to or want to, but just want to ascertain in advance if that is an option.From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:56 AMTo: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXSubject: RE: VPDLooks good -like the messaging.

From: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:47 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Cournoyer, Vince GCPE:EXSubject: FW: VPDWith the attachment this time.

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Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXMonday, June 13, 201111:45 AM'McGuinness, Jana'; Sitler, Donna GCPE:EXCournoyer, Vince GCPE:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EXRE: VPD

Thanks Jana, Vince Cournoyer will share our messaging as soon as we get it finalized. We are just waiting for a copy ofthe actual letter that will be used. I have also contacted Health and will contact our Liquor Control and EnforcementBranch to review the messaging below so they are aware the reference to them.

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Importance:

Are the GLS stores:Alberni and ButeButeCarderoHarbor CentreRobsonYaletown8th and Cambie

Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXMonday, June 13, 201111:08AMAyers, Karen J SG:EXRE: Issues Note - ClosureHigh

PAB wants to have a statement prepared that, once word is out and they start getting calls, is released to all media. Itwill be f rom the SG, and based on the wording in the letter to stores. He asked if, if we have a fairly good draft, I couldprovide that to him asap. Can I forward that to him?

Cindy StephensonPolicy, Planning and CommunicationsLiquor Control and Licensing BranchEmail: [email protected] Phone Number: 250 952-5761New Location: 4th floor, 3350 Douglas Street, Victoria Be

From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 201110:29 AMTo: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXSubject: Re: Issues Note - ClosureYes

From: Stephenson, Cindy SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13, 2011 09:45 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Issues Note - Closure

PAS is working on this IN - they have the police stats etc from Friday, but asked fo r the list of stores fo rincorporation in to the note. Are you OK with me providing that?

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Cindy StephensonPolicy, Planning and CommunicationsLiquor Control and Licensing BranchEmail: [email protected] Phone Number: 250 952-5761New Location: 4th fioor, 3350 Douglas Street, Victoria BC

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Cc:SUbject:

Chambers, Jay LDB:EXMonday, June 13, 2011 8:29 AMChambers, Jay LDB:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EXWanamaker, Lori SG:EXRE: Stores

- we have si x stores in the DT Vancouver core - the l i s t I waslooking at was our non Signature Stores the sixth is our Signature Store at Thurlow andBute which is also open on Monday until 11:00 pm.Karen, i f th e Canucks lose ton ight I would suspect that tomorrow everybody is going to beasking (including th e press) i f th e early c losures a re going to be enforced on wednesday aswell.Jay-----Original Message-----From: Chambers, Jay LDB:EXSent: Monday, June 13 , 2011 7:48 AMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXCc: wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject: RE: StoresWill doFor your information we have f iv e s to re s in the DT Vancouver core. On Monday's two of themclose at 6:00 pm, one at 7:00 pm and two at 11:00 pm. As mentioned last night the reason Iwas hoping we could deal with i t earlier was so that we could cancel shifts whereverpossible.Jay-----Original Message-----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Monday, June 13 , 2011 7:37 AMTo: Chambers, Jay LDB:EXCc: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject: StoresJay - as part of th e strategy is not to advise LRS and th e one VQA stores until mid-day, andto give the respect ive VPD and PSSG communications departments time to coordinate responses,I would ask that you not communicate th e decision to your stores until around 11 am. Thiswill also ensure some consistency in when th e messaging is received by public and privatestores. I realize this has an impact on LDB and your cus tomers , but unfortunately i t can'tbe helped. If fo r some reason we become aware the word is out earlier, I will let you knowright away. Thanks again fo r your support.Karen

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From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX [mailto:[email protected]: Sunday, June 12, 2011 09:52 PMTo: LePard, DougSubject: Re: our teleconferenceDoug - PSSG's communications director is:Robert PauliszynCommunications DirectorPublic Safety and Solicitor General250213-5096

Karen

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Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSunday, June 12, 20119:20 PMAyers, Karen J SG:EXWanamaker, Lori SG:EXRe: Stanley CupYes, no problem. Or i f they can't ge t a hold of me they can always contact Donna Sitter aswell.Robert PauliszynCommunications DirectorPublic Safety and Solicitor General250 213-S096

Original Message - - - - -From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 08:18 PMTo: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXCc: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject: Re: Stanley CupRobert - I spoke with Deputy Chief LePard, advised him of the decision and we discussedcommunications. We agreed that th e longer we can keep th e information from becoming publicth e more e ff ec ti ve the s tr at egy, however expect that once the stores begin to be notifiedtomor.row early tomorrow afternoon, th e media will become aware. We agreed on the need tocoordinate messaging. Are you ok with me providing your contact details to Lindsay Houghtonand Jana McGuiness from VPD communications so they can be in touch with you? Thanks.

Original Message - - - - -From: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 0S:08 PMTo: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Bond, Shirley B SG:EXCc: Douglas, Marc SG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Re: Stanley CupThanks, understood, we'll make sure to prepare an issues note and speaking points tomorrowmorning.Robert PauliszynCommunications DirectorPublic Safety and Solicitor General250 213-5096

Original Message - - - - -From: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 05:02 PMTo: Bond, Shirley B SG:EXCc: Douglas, Marc SG:EX; pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Fw: Stanley CupFYI - the request to close liquor stores in downtown Vancouver was received earlier today. Ihave spoken to Karen and concur with her decision to close th e stores tomorrow at 4pm.Robert - during th e Olympics, Minister Coleman chose not to issue any media release on thel iquo r s to re closures. As Karen notes, th e less communicated, th e better.

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LoriOriginal Message - - - - -From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX

Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 03:59 PMTo: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject : Stanley CupI had a conference c al l e ar li er this afternoon with the LCLB Vancouver Compliance andEnforcement managers, Vancouver Police Department Deputy Chief Doug LePard and numerous VPDofficers, reps from BC Ambulance and St Paul's Hospital regarding th e escalating problems ofalcohol consumption.The report from a ll call participants was of increasing crowds similar now in size to theOlympics, high levels of intoxication on the streets, and difficulty in controlling th ecrowds and protecting public safety. Prior to , during and immediately following Friday'sgame there were huge numbers of people fueling and "re-fueling" at th e LRS, significant re -sale o f l iquo r out sid e and adjacent to some LRS - some to minors - open consumption on thestreets, fights and violence, people climbing up power poles and on th e top of bus shelters,etc. Police pour outs of liquor exceeded 2300 on Friday which is more than double theprevious game night, and at th e Granville Sky train station there were over850 pourouts by Sky train police.All r epor t th e demographics of the crowds to be younger, and less family oriented than duringth e Olympics.We are expecting record crowds tomorrow night as this may be th e deciding game and given theescalating problems, intoxication, violence and pre-riotous behaVior, I have made a decisionunder th e Liquor Control and Licensing Act to close a ll liquor stores in the downtownVancouver core at 4 pm tomorrow evening.I have not ye t communicated that decision to the VPD or t o s to re s. I expect to not if y t heVPD later today, and th e stores would be notified by hand delivered le t ter early tomorrowafternoon. We will need to work with Robert on th e communications part, and with the VPD.The less communicated publicly prior to tomorrow afternoon the better in terms o f. t ry ing toprevent an inc rease in alcohol being brought into the downtown core because they are aware i tisn' t available at th e stores.Let me know i f you have any quest ions or need further information. Thanks.Karen

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Douglas, Marc SG:EXSunday, June 12, 2011 7:08 PMBond, Shirley BSG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Wanamaker,Lori SG:EXRe: Stanley Cup

At what point can I le t able know?Original Message -----From: 80nd, Shirley B SG:EXSent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 06:40 PMTo: Ayers, Karen J SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXCc: Douglas, Marc SG:EX

Subject: Re: Stanley CupThanksSB

appreciate i t

Original Message - - - - -From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 06:36 PMTo: 80nd, Shirley B SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXCc: Douglas, Marc SG:EXSubject: Re: Stanley CupThe autho ri ty for t he de ci sion and th e ra tionale wi ll be fully se t out in the le t ter tolicensees, and I will provide that to Robert so we can be well prepared for any inquiries.

Original Message -----From: Bond, Shirley B SG:EXSent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 06:18 PMTo: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXCc: Douglas, Marc SG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Re: Stanley CupThanks - agree with the" decision - but we need to be ready to respond with th e rationale -and who made the decision and why?

Original Message -----From: Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EXSent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 05:08 PMTo: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EX; Bond, Shirley B SG:EXCc: Douglas, Marc SG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Re: Stanley CupThanks, understood, we'll make sure to prepare an issues note and speaking points tomorrowmorning.Robert PauliszynCommunications DirectorPublic Safety and Solicitor General250 213-5096----- Original Message -----

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From: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 05:02 PMTo: Bond, Shirley B 5G:EXCc: Douglas, Marc SG:EX; Pauliszyn, Robert GCPE:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSubject: Fw: Stanley CupFYI - th e request to close l iquo r s to res in downtown Vancouver was received earlier today. Ihave spoken to Karen and concur with her decision to close th e stores tomorrow at 4pm.Robert - during th e Olympics, Minister Coleman chose not to issue any media release on theliquor store closures. As Karen notes, the less communicated, the better.Lori

Original Message -----From: Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 03:59 PMTo: Wanamaker, Lori SG:EXSubject : Stanley CupI had a conference call earl ier this afternoon with th e LCLB Vancouver Compliance andEnforcement managers, Vancouver Police Department Deputy Chief Doug LePard and numerous VPDofficers, reps from BC Ambulance and St Paul's Hospital regarding th e escalating problems ofalcohol consumption.The report from a ll call participants was of increasing crowds similar now in size to th eOlympics, high levels of intoxication on th e streets, and difficulty in controlling thecrowds and protecting public safety. Prior to , during and immediately following Friday'sgame there were huge numbers of people fueling and "re-fueling" at the LRS, significant re -sale of l iquor outside and adjacent to some LRS - some to minors - open consumption on thestreets, fights and violence, people climbing up power poles and on the top of bus shelters,etc. Police pour outs of liquor exceeded 2300 on Friday which is more than double th eprevious game night, and at the Granvil le Sky train station there were over850 pourouts by Sky train police.All repor t the demographics of the crowds to be younger, and less family oriented than duringthe Olympics.We are expecting record crowds tomorrow night as this may be th e deciding game and given theescalating problems, intoxication, violence and pre-riotous behavior, I have made a decisionunder the Liquor Control and Licensing Act to close a ll liquor stores in th e downtownVancouver core at 4 pm tomorrow evening.I have not yet communicated that decision to the VPD or to stores. I expect to notify theVPD later today, and th e stores would be notified by hand delivered le t ter early tomorrowafternoon. We will need to work with Robert on the communications part, and with the VPD.The less communicated publicly prior to tomorrow afternoon the better in terms of. trying toprevent an increase in alcohol being brought into the downtown core because they are aware i tisn' t available at th e stores.Let me know i f you have any questions or need further information. Thanks.Karen

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Ayers, Karen J SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Importance:

Ayers, Karen J SG:EXSunday, June 12, 2011 2:06 PMWanamaker, Lori SG:EXHigh

Hi Lori. Sorry to bother you over the weekend but could you please give me a call. I need to alert you to a decisionaround the Stanley Cup and liquor stores, and to get some advice on communications around that decision. I am at theoffice right now but leaving in a few minutes so in about half an hour or thereafter will be available by cell

Thanks.Karen AyersAssistant DeputyMinister and General ManagerLiquor Control and Licensing Branch(250) 952-5791

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Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXFriday, June 10, 2011 10:38 PMLister, Donna 0 SG:EX; Ayers, Karen J SG:EXRe: IMG00058-2011 061 0-2211.jpg

Original Message -----From: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXSent: Friday, June 10, 2011 10:17 PMTo: Edmundson, 8ruce SG:EXSubject: Fw: IMG000S8-20110610-2211.jpgFrom Deputy LePard

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Meseyton, Robert SG:EXFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Attachments:

Ayers, Karen J SG:EXMonday, June 20, 2011 4:00 PMMeseyton, Robert SG:EXFW ER Surveillance for Alcohol IntoxicationAlcohol Intoxication.pdf

From: Lister, Donna 0 SG:EXsent: Friday, June 10, 2011 11:27 AMTo: Ayers,Karen J SG:EX; Edmundson, Bruce SG:EX; Clark, Bruce SG:EXSubject: Fw: ER Surveillance for Alcohol Intoxication

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Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXFriday, June 10, 2011 6:29 PMAyers, Karen J SG:EXFw:

Fyi and another to come.Original Message - - - - -From: Li ster , Donna 0 SG:EXS en t: F ri da y, June 10 , 2011 06:09 PMTo: Edmundson, Bruce SG:EXSubject:

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B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch documents about the 2011 Stanley Cup riot

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