New Policy Directive: Changes to liquor sampling in Licensee Retail Stores and Wine Stores
June 27, 2016
The LCLB has released Policy Directive 16-10: providing samples in a socially responsible manner (Liquor Policy Review Recommendation #59). Licensee retail stores and wine stores are now permitted to sell samples when conducting their own…
Legislation comes into force on September 1st to regulate e-cigarettes
June 23, 2016
A reminder to ABLE BC Members: new laws around the sale, promotion, and use of e-cigarettes will come into effect in BC on September 1, 2016. BC Government states: “The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control…
New partnership increases skills training opportunities for small businesses in BC
June 23, 2016
On June 7th, government announced a new partnership designed to increase skills training opportunities for small businesses in BC: “British Columbia’s small business owners can now receive one-on-one expert assistance to help them successfully access…
Sting Investigations Summer 2016 Promo: Don’t get caught serving a minor!
June 23, 2016
Compliance checks can be an integral part of your due diligence program at your liquor store or pub. Ensure your staff are following compliance and checking for 2 pieces of ID. Sting Investigations is offer…
ABLE BC’s Preferred Supplier BWI Business World: New 2016 Catalogue & Member Discount
June 21, 2016
For over 21 years, BWI Business World, a BC family-owned and operated business, has been ABLE BC's preferred supplier for all paper, ink, labels, and specialized liquor store and pub products. They have recently expanded their…
BDL: Notice of CRF Increase for Beverage Alcohol Cans
June 09, 2016
We have been advised by BDL of an increase to the container recycling fee (CRF) for metal beverage alcohol cans from $0.00 per unit $0.01 per unit. This change is to be effective as of…
New Liquor Policy Directive: ID Confiscation, Minimum Pricing for Off-Premise Sales, and Doorpersons using handcuffs
June 09, 2016
On June 8th, the LCLB released Policy Directive 16-09 to clarify several existing policies. These changes are summarized below. Download the full directive here: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/lclb/docs-forms/policy-directive-2016-09.pdf. 1) Clarification on the identification requirements Licensees are responsible for…
Revised Due Diligence Package for Members: Download your copy
June 09, 2016
Help protect your licensed business asset against contraventions: download our sample Due Diligence Package BC liquor laws leave it up to the licensee to ensure they are following responsible service of alcohol guidelines. Liquor permits…
Download our Complimentary Liquor Guide: June 2016 pricing now available
June 09, 2016
ABLE BC has worked with our Associate Member Barnet Group to develop a monthly online pricing guide and offer it exclusively to ABLE BC members free of charge. Visitwww.barnetnetwork.com to download the June 2016 edition…
New Affinity Partnership with Mills Office Productivity
June 09, 2016
ABLE BC is pleased to introduce a new affinity partner: Mills Office Productivity. They are committed to providing our members with competitive pricing and personalized service to best accommodate your individual needs. Mills is a…