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September 17, 2026
Applying for a cannabis store licence in BC involves more than completing an online form. Before submitting a BC retail cannabis license application, applicants should confirm […]
September 13, 2026
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has launched Sphere, a new SAP-based Enterprise Resource Planning system designed to modernize how the regulator manages finance, procurement, sales […]
August 22, 2026
On July 21, 2026, premiers from nine provinces signed the “Operating Agreement on Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Alcoholic Beverages”. The agreement is designed to remove long-standing interprovincial […]
August 17, 2026
Will Private BC Liquor & Wine Stores Benefit from the Provincial Direct-to-Consumer Sales Agreement?
Canada has taken a significant step toward removing one of its long-standing interprovincial trade barriers, but will it benefit private BC liquor and wine retailers?
August 13, 2026
Adhering to all BC liquor license requirements and laws is a key responsibility of liquor licensees, including the rules governing relationships with liquor manufacturers and suppliers. […]
July 24, 2026
Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors has recently added and continues to expand a Liquor & Cannabis Licensee Resources section on our website.
July 22, 2026
Canadians are drinking less alcohol than they have in more than 20 years, while sales of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages continue to climb.
July 15, 2026
Canadians are drinking less, and as a result, interest in no- and low-alcohol beverages continues the strong growth seen over the past few years. According to […]
July 11, 2026
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch’s (LDB) decision to allow manufacturers to deliver ready-to-drink (RTD) packaged refreshment beverages directly to BC liquor licensees has been strongly criticized […]
June 26, 2026
For BC liquor licensees, summer is a busy time of year, second only to the Christmas season. More sunshine and longer days, people on vacation, and […]
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