September 2025 - Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors

September 26, 2025

Published by Rebecca Hardin on September 26, 2025

Unexpected Consequences of American Liquor Ban – Has Pulling U.S. Spirits from Canadian Liquor Stores Backfired?

Is Canada experiencing the unintended consequences of the American liquor ban? In March 2025, the BC government pulled American liquor from BC Liquor Stores and halted […]

September 18, 2025

Published by Rebecca Hardin on September 18, 2025

Minors as Agents Sting-Ops Ramp Up Resulting in Huge Fines to BC Liquor Licensees – Hospitality Industry Irked

According to an InfoTel news article of July 14, 2025, LCRB compliance and enforcement has ramped up sting operations involving the Minors as Agents Program (MAP).

September 15, 2025

LCRB compliance checks: Minors as Agents Program

Published by Rebecca Hardin on September 15, 2025

How Liquor Licensees Can Avoid Liquor License Compliance Infractions

Liquor license compliance is always important and when liquor licensees make the news after being fined for license infractions, it becomes more important than ever.

September 5, 2025

Published by Rebecca Hardin on September 5, 2025

BCGEU Strike Action May Affect Distribution to Liquor & Cannabis Stores in BC

For our BC liquor and cannabis store clients, the current BCGEU province-wide strike may escalate and slow or halt distribution of products.