Reminder: minimum wage increase on September 15, 2017
August 24, 2017
In May 2016, BC Liberal government announced a new increase to minimum wage in two stages: the first increase was 40 cents and brought minimum wage to $10.85 per hour, effective September 15, 2016. A…
Product shortages and message from LDB Wholesale Team
August 24, 2017
Thank you for continuing to send us your LDB shortage reports. ABLE BC is well aware of the difficulties members are having ordering product through the LDB, and the serious product shortages you are experiencing.…
New Liquor Policy Directive: signage requirements, ticket pricing, catering
August 24, 2017
On August 14, 2017, the LCLB released a new policy directive (17-03) regarding changes to low-risk catering authorizations, all-inclusive pricing, and signage requirements. Download a copy of the full policy directive here. A summary of…
Free Upcoming LCLB Education Sessions for Liquor Licensees
August 11, 2017
Since May 2017, the LCLB has been hosting new, free education sessions for liquor primaries and food primaries. These sessions offer licensees practical knowledge to better navigate BC's liquor laws and successfully operate your establishment.…
Upcoming IVSA New Product Salons in September
August 11, 2017
ABLE BC Members are invited to the upcoming IVSA New Product Salons: Tuesday, September 12th in Victoria and Monday, September 18th in Vancouver. Enjoy wines, spirits & beers from the world’s most celebrated regions, and sample…
BC’s Changing Political Landscape: Webinar Recap and Download Now Available
August 11, 2017
On Wednesday, July 26th ABLE BC hosted a webinar: BC’s changing political landscape: what this means for the liquor industry. Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you enjoyed the webinar and found the presentation…
buyABLE: New August products and over 50 exclusive offers available!
August 11, 2017
New products added to buyABLE. Login to your buyABLE account to order these products and take advantage of August LTOs and other great offers! Find out more about buyABLE here. August 2017 Product Highlights New products from…
Renew your ABLE BC Membership for 2017-18
August 11, 2017
On behalf of ABLE BC’s Board of Directors and staff, thank you for your membership in the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) and continued support. Our membership base of over 1,000 licensees is a…
Fall 2017 Issue of the Publican Magazine is out! Read and share with your staff.
August 11, 2017
Read the fall issue of the Publican magazine: click here to download your copy. Feature articles in this issue: The Future Delivered: why liquor retailers need to dial up delivery systems of their own…
TIABC Call for Board Nominations: Deadline August 29
August 08, 2017
Our industry partner the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. For the 2017-2019 term TIABC is seeking six (6) candidates for their board: From the DMO category…