B.C. liquor laws need to keep up with the times, says brewery owner after closure of kids' play area

Not long ago, those who wanted to have a beer at Old Yale Brewing, a 10,000-square-foot restaurant and brewery in downtown Abbotsford, could bring along their kids, who could play in a designated area while their parents drink and dine.

“It’s just great to be able to have a spot where we can have dinner and not have to worry about the kids feeling entertained or being a nuisance to other guests there,” said Zach Van Leeuwen, the restaurant’s managing partner.

But the Little Explorers Corner, which included a small table and chairs, a books section and miniature cabin, was ordered shut on June 13 by the B.C. Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), who said the play area

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