Police in Vancouver are being super vigilant about public alcohol consumption downtown these days – not only that but quickly breaking up any group seen as being a little rowdy in their Olympic celebration.

Downtown liquor stores have kindly complied with a police request to close early, at 7pm, to maintain order in the city’s core. That request would be an interesting conversation to listen in on. I wonder how it’s framed exactly – it would be a tough pill to swallow in some regards, surely early closure is a loss to the shops of many thousands of dollars.