BC Liquor & Cannabis Industry News Archives - Page 13 of 15

May 16, 2022

Published by Rebecca Hardin on May 16, 2022

Looming June BCGEU Strike Might Cause Supply-Chain Disruptions at Government & Private Liquor Stores

BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) may find itself in the middle of a logistical nightmare later in June. In April, BCGEU announced that new contract negotiations […]

April 26, 2022

Published by Rebecca Hardin on April 26, 2022

Permanent Bump in BC Online Liquor Sales a Silver Lining of the Pandemic?

BC liquor and wine stores may continue seeing a permanent bump in online liquor sales and delivery as the pandemic becomes endemic and we all get […]

April 18, 2022

Published by Rebecca Hardin on April 18, 2022

BC Liquor Store and Cannabis Store Customers Donate $530K+ to Ukraine Relief

The British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) announced that as of March 17, 2022, customers of BC liquor stores and cannabis stores have donated over $530,000 […]

April 15, 2022

Published by Rebecca Hardin on April 15, 2022

City of Vancouver Summer Patio Program Streamlined After Criticism from Industry

The City of Vancouver summer patio program launched in early March 2022, complete with 34 pages of guidelines and other barriers, raised the eyebrows and ire […]

April 13, 2022

Published by Rebecca Hardin on April 13, 2022

BC Cannabis Consumption Space Engagement – Are Cannabis Lounges on the Horizon?

On April 6, 2022, the BC government announced that it is seeking public engagement on cannabis consumption spaces in the province. A “cannabis consumption space” refers […]

March 23, 2022

Published by Rebecca Hardin on March 23, 2022

BC Liquor Manufacturers Picnic Area Endorsement Policy Changes

The BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch has updated liquor manufacturer picnic area endorsement policies in an effort to transition from Temporary Expanded Service Areas to […]

March 11, 2022

Published by Rebecca Hardin on March 11, 2022

BC Bars, Restaurants, Nightclubs Can Operate at Full Capacity as COVID-19 Restrictions Relax

BC bars, restaurants and nightclubs are returning to more normal operations after the relaxation of provincial COVID-19 restrictions which began on February 16. While all food […]

February 24, 2022

Published by Rebecca Hardin on February 24, 2022

BC Temporary Expanded Service Areas Expire June 2022: Apply to Make Your Temporary Patio License Permanent

Update: the TESA program has recently been extended until March 31, 2023, at which time BC liquor licensees who wish to continue operating indoor or outdoor […]

February 24, 2022

Published by Rebecca Hardin on February 24, 2022

BC Paid Sick Leave Policy Resources for BC Liquor & Cannabis Businesses

Late in 2021, the BC government announced that paid sick leave will become a standard for BC workers beginning on January 1, 2022. Workers, by law, […]