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November 15, 2023
In April 2023, the City of Vancouver unanimously passed a motion that would allow BC wine on grocery store shelves. Councillor Mike Klassen told City News, […]
October 26, 2023
If you’re considering selling a wine shop license there are a number of steps you should take long before you put the store up for sale. […]
October 23, 2023
Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors has helped many start-ups with successful cannabis license applications, including their public consultation presentations. There are many LCRB and municipal requirements […]
October 22, 2023
In September 2023, the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch released LCRB Bulletin 23-08 which changes cannabis product promotion rules. The changes effect licensed producers and […]
October 17, 2023
Canada’s August 2023 CPI increased by 4% overall compared to August 2022. Tobacco, recreational cannabis and alcohol prices were up by 5.2% according to the latest […]
September 30, 2023
If your BC bar or pub is struggling with employee acquisition and retention, the liquor license consultants at Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors can help. While […]
September 25, 2023
In late July 2023, BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) announced changes to licensing, compliance and enforcement hearing rules. The update was announced in “Bulletin […]
September 19, 2023
Hospitality consulting is a broad term used to describe consultants who help hospitality businesses improve services and operations to meet the needs of customers and improve […]
September 15, 2023
In June 2023, the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) announced its new head of Cannabis Membership. ABLE BC has long been the voice of BC’s […]
August 29, 2023
A bar consultant provides many consulting services that make starting and running a successful bar or pub less complicated and time consuming. More importantly, by working […]
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