NLC's Responsible Choices Program
To demonstrate the dangers of impaired driving in the safest possible manner, NLC created “The Responsible Choices Program”. Through this program, participants will experience the potentially deadly consequences of being impaired, while they are sober and safe, by working their way through a series of strategically controlled tests.
Each activity requires participants to wear goggles that emulate various degrees of impairment while performing a variety of tasks including: opening a pad lock with a key; throwing/catching a tennis ball; walking a standard sobriety line; and driving a mobile cart through a series of pylons and traffic signals.
The Responsible Choices Program gives young and old alike a safe and effective way of understanding the choices they make and the dangers of not being in full control of themselves. The participants experience going from operating with 100% control to having none at all. It becomes a truly effective way of reinforcing the 'don't drink impaired' message by demonstrating what it feels like and how dangerous it can be. Research has shown that those who learn from hands-on experience retain more than those who learn from just listening, or listening and seeing.
Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation is committed to helping people understand that their choices have consequences and there is only one choice and that is the Responsible Choice.
Alcohol & Pregnancy Awareness
As part of our commitment to public safety and the responsible use of alcohol, NLC actively educates employees and the public about the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy and supports the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Newfoundland and Labrador Network (fasdNL) in its efforts to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
NLC is a long-time supporter of MADD Canada’s mission and programs. Since 2010, NLC has hosted charity ATMs in several of its stores as a fundraising initiative with all profit from service fees going to MADD programming and promotions. As a Provincial partner of MADD’s School Assembly Program, NLC makes it possible for MADD Canada to deliver presentations to schools throughout the province annually. This program brings high-energy drug and alcohol impaired driving awareness and risk reduction messaging to the world of education.
Check 25 - Ensuring Only the Right People are Served
All of our Corporate Liquor Store and Liquor Express Store staff are trained to provide service to those who can legally consume alcohol. Customers are asked to show government issued identification if they appear to be under the age of 25 years. Our staff will refuse service to those who appear intoxicated or who are suspected of purchasing for those who are intoxicated or underage. We take these measures to ensure that beverage alcohol is sold only to those who consume it legally and responsibly.
RNC / RCMP Check-Point Program
As a retailer and a regulator of beverage alcohol, NLC is charged with ensuring products are sold and served in a responsible manner. However, our role doesn't end there. We are committed to partnering with law enforcement agencies to support their efforts during long weekends and holidays and creating awareness of zero tolerance for drinking and driving.
NLC's Leadership Awards
NLC’s Leadership Award is designed to honor those special companies, organizations, individuals and employees whose commitment and actions sets them apart. Each year, awards are presented to NLC employees, as well as members of the public and/or groups who continually demonstrate great social responsibility. Past winners include:
Best Bar None
NLC is in the planning stages of implementing the Best Bar None program in Newfoundland and Labrador. Originating in the United Kingdom, the objective of this program is to educate licensees and provide them with an incentive to improve their operation standards – to date, more than 100 Best Bar None programs are operating in the U.K. and similar programs have seen great success in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. NLC is working with the George Street Association to develop a pilot Best Bar None program in St. John’s with a province-wide rollout to follow at a later date. STAY TUNED!
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