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Steamworks brewery opening in Burnaby
While dozens of breweries seem to be popping up everywhere else in the Lower Mainland, Burnaby is finally getting one of its very own.
Baseball 'draft' serves as backdrop for beer tasting
NERD alert: I am the manager of multiple fantasy baseball teams.
Pub owner not ready to tap out
The owner of a new downtown Chilliwack pub is frustrated that the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) has forced him to close his doors this weekend due to what he says is a clerical error.
Taste B.C.'s finest at gala
May 4 is the date of this year's A Taste of B.C.'s Finest fundraiser for Semiahmoo House Society.
Beer gift met with pleasure
THE call came up to me from our receptionist here at the North Shore News: "Hi Andy, there's a woman who wants to see you."
'Truth Serum' a potent wheat wine ale
Russell Brewing's latest brew is a limited-production wheat wine ale called Truth Serum - another clever name from the Surrey company's marketing department.
Surrey Beer Club to meet Feb. 21 at Big Ridge Brewing
Consider joining members of Surrey Beer Club during its next special event, on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Big Ridge Brewing Co.
Local eateries join Dine Out
Tourism Vancouver's annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival, which runs through Feb. 3, features three Tri-Cities restaurants: the Boathouse Restaurant in Port Moody, the Keg Steakhouse and Bar in Coquitlam and the Copper Club Restaurant and Lounge in Coquitlam.
Beer tax rates spark controversy
Beer production tax changes announced earlier this month that would have provided nearly $10 million in savings to Pacific Western Brewing are expected to be amended last Thursday, says Rich Coleman, the provincial minister responsible for liquor.
Roller derby
The NWO Roller Girls host a bout Dec. 1 against Penticton. Doors open at 6: 30 p.m. First whistle blows at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but bring canned food items for donation. There will also be a beer garden on site that will stay open late.
Left to cry in their beer
A new provincial government tax incentive for B.C. brewers will do nothing to help true craft producers such as Chilliwack's Old Yale Brewing.
Roller Girls face Penticton
The NWO Roller Girls hosts a bout Dec. 1 against Penticton. Doors open at 6: 30 p.m. First whistle blows at 7 p.m. Free admission, but bring canned food items for donation. Beer garden on site.
Roller Girls face Penticton
The NWO Roller Girls host a bout Dec. 1 against Penticton. Doors open at 6: 30 p.m. First whistle blows at 7 p.m. Free admission, but bring canned food items for donation. A beer garden will be on site.
Craft beers on tap at Harrison festival
Given the history of hops growing in Chilliwack and Agassiz, a local craft beer festival might seem like bringing coals to Newcastle.
Labour of love at little farm winery
THE Hired Belly never tires of tracking B.C.'s wine industry, especially the arrival of new producers.
Quench that thirst for a good cause
Got a thirst for a good ole European draught? -- Here's the perfect event for what ale's you.
Hospitality industry celebrated at Cork and Keg soirée
Organizers of this Friday's Fraser Valley Cork and Festival hope visitors get into the spirit - safely and responsibly, of course - of the only consumer event of its kind outside of Vancouver.
People, places and events
The yearly Whole Lotta Art sale hosted by Watershed Artworks happens this Sunday, Sept. 16 in North Delta.
