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November 21, 2022
Although Statistics Canada’s September 2022 Consumer Price Index (released October 19) shows a slight decrease in inflation to 6.9% in September from 7% in August, lower […]
November 15, 2022
As a liquor store consultant, I’ve witnessed the many struggles of managing a liquor store. Day-to-day HR issues provide enough to deal with, but what do […]
November 14, 2022
BC liquor primary licensees may open earlier than stated on their BC liquor license for the hosting of televised 2022 FIFA World Cup games. Licensees may […]
October 26, 2022
The Lift&Co Expo and cannabis conference is back in Vancouver after a 3-year hiatus and a renewed vision. “Lift&Co Expo” is Canada’s premiere cannabis conference and […]
October 24, 2022
Alberta liquor license application approval is dependant on fulfilling many requirements of Alberta Gaming Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC). In addition to liquor license application requirements, start-up […]
October 17, 2022
For most BC liquor licensees (and most business owners) the word “audit” conjures up images of CRA accountants pouring over your books looking for taxes you […]
October 17, 2022
A new cannabis Producer Retail Store (PRS) license for farm-gate sales will become effective November 30, 2022, as announced by BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch […]
September 20, 2022
Cannabis licensing consultants do so much more than help you obtain retail license approval. Non-medical cannabis license approval is an important milestone for start-up cannabis stores […]
September 16, 2022
BC wineries, craft breweries and distilleries are renowned for producing best-in-class, award winning liquor products. They do so while contributing to the provincial economy and providing […]
September 14, 2022
Although the BCGEU strike action was halted over two weeks ago and on September 7, the union announced it had reached a tentative agreement with the […]
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