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Ā鶹¾«Ń” staple Jackā€™s closing, claiming ā€˜lack of government supportā€™

Jackā€™s on Bernard has been a staple in downtown Ā鶹¾«Ń” since 2018
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Jackā€™s on Bernard is closing its doors on Jan. 1, 2024. (@jacks.kelowna/Instagram)

After five years in downtown Ā鶹¾«Ń”, a restaurant known for itā€™s variety of cocktails is shutting itā€™s doors for good.

Open since Canada day 2018, Jackā€™s on Bernard era is coming on Jan. 1.

ā€œDespite the hopes of remaining a staple in Ā鶹¾«Ń”ā€™s food and beverage scene, the lack of government support for businesses affected by unforeseen events became the decisive factor,ā€ said owner Casey Greabeiel. ā€œJackā€™s had a remarkable five-year run, but a series of challenges, culminating in the August fire, has led us to this difficult decision.ā€

Greabeiel added that over a four-week span due to the Grouse Complex of wildfires in August, the restaurant lost more than $100,000 in revenue.

Despite losing Jackā€™s, the restaurantā€™s entire team will be transitioning to roles with other restaurants under the Unconventional Hospitality Group umbrella, which includes Pretty Not Bad, Salt & Brick, and Diner Deluxe.

ā€œWhile bidding farewell to Jackā€™s was a tough decision, we are excited about consolidating our efforts and resources into our other projects,ā€ said Greabeiel.

Jackā€™s on Bernard will have one final celebration on New Yearā€™s Eve at 5 p.m. Jackā€™s final hurrah will have people dancing late into the night.

ā€œJackā€™s holds a special place in my heart, and Iā€™m immensely proud of what weā€™ve achieved.ā€

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