We have increased our security team by another member, and we are always hiring more, to increase our presence. More searches at the door, as drugs such as GHB can be hidden in any small containers, but usually water bottles.
Covering cups is a simple effective way to prevent drugs from being slipped into drinks, especially on the dance floor.
We have installed more cameras to have even better footage as a deterrent measure for would-be spikers.
The Police will be coming by more often to do checks and investigations.
We are training our staff to better notice the early signs. But one of the most effective prevention methods is educating our guests.
We are working with other bars, pubs, and nightclubs downtown. We are communicating, sharing tips and prevention methods to ensure downtown Nanaimo is a safer place to have fun.
Look after each other’s drinks, don’t leave drinks unattended. Do not drink irresponsibly, and alert us if your friends have drank too much. Ask us for water at any time.
Don’t let your friends take drinks from people you don’t know well. (Nanaimo is a smaller city, it is not unlikely for the spiker to be someone you know)
Pay attention to your friends, if they seem to be getting more intoxicated than they should be, let any of our staff know, tell your other friends, and let us alert the authorities if warranted.
Have all of your friends share your location on your phones with each other, so that in the event of an emergency they can be located. You can share location with certain people on Snapchat Maps too. Charge your phone ahead of time.
Symptoms can appear in 20 minutes, don’t let your friends go home alone if they are badly intoxicated or suspected to be drugged.
Have a designated driver. We have lots of Non-alcoholic drink choices and usually, we give the designated drivers some gifts. Take turns.
150 Skinner St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6
+1 (250) 716-0030
