A Last-Minute Health Order Wrecked a Big Night for BC Restaurants. And They’re Mad Local owners say the province has failed to recognize their role in fighting the pandemic, and that needs to change. Moira Wyton is The Tyee’s health reporter. Follow her @moirawyton or reach her here. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative. SHARES Vij’s restaurant in Vancouver was blindsided by the New Year’s Eve public health order shutting down liquor sales at 8 p.m. The result? ‘We were humiliated,’ says one co-owner. Photo via Vij’s Facebook. The 26 previous busy New Year’s Eves at Vij’s have seasoned the kitchen and serving staff at one of Vancouver’s most well-known restaurants. But last week the normally joyous evening was spent with kitchen staff in tears.