June 13, 2019
WorkSafeBC is raising awareness about the risk of hearing loss in the service industry, and has alerted employers and workers with a new safety bulletin. WorkSafeBC writes: "Workers in pubs and nightclubs are often exposed to…
June 13, 2019
Deloitte is predicting the soon-to-be legalized edibles market in Canada will be worth $2.7 billion and will generate higher profits for retailers than cannabis products that are already legal. In their new report Nurturing new growth: Canada gets ready…
June 13, 2019
The LCRB has released Policy Directive 19-04 outlining a change to the choice of penalty policy. Download a copy of the policy directive here. A summary of changes is provided below.Choice of Penalty: under the new policy, effective June…
June 12, 2019
As members know, the long-awaited independent review of the BC Liquor Distribution Branch's wholesale operations and distribution centre is now underway. The Ministry has engaged Deloitte Canada to conduct the review. The review was commissioned by the provincial…
June 03, 2019
The LCRB has released Policy Directive 19-03 clarifying regulations around delivery services and online advertising requirements for Licensee Retail Stores, Wine Stores, and Manufacturers with Onsite Stores. Download a copy of the policy directive here. A summary of…
June 03, 2019
The LCRB has released Policy Directive 19-02 outlining changes to the penalty schedule, monetary penalties, and license suspensions. Download a copy of the policy directive here. A summary of changes are outlined below. License Suspension and Monetary PolicyThe…
June 03, 2019
A reminder to employers, effective June 1, 2019: general minimum wage will increase to $13.85 per hour, an increase of $1.20 per hourliquor server minimum wage will increase to $12.70 per hour, an increase of…
June 03, 2019
Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW) is BC's biggest celebration of craft beer culture, and returns for its 10th straight year, from May 31 to June 9. To commemorate the 10th annual citywide celebration, VCBW has partnered…
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