Why does the news often omit the fact that most of the largest most distructive fires this summer have been human caused or under investigation meaning it clearly wasn't lightning? This needs to be probed, questioned and certainly part of the discussion and news.
It seems like an extra layer of process for a long-established local business like the Bonnet Eatery simply wanting to add weekly karaoke nights. These liquor licence amendments for patron participation entertainment require city council review, mainly to consider potential noise or neighbourhood impacts. Still, it does make one wonder if a simpler approval pathway could be created for low-risk changes like this.
I'm entirely on board with protecting children. It's why I am not in favour of drag shows with a child audience, or open display of nude adults in parades. It makes you question the true motive of the current online act.