Archive Month: May 2020

May 29, 2020

Dear ABLE BC Members and Industry Colleagues,  Here's what you'll find in today's COVID-19 update: Industry is calling for a working capital grant to get businesses operating again BC Provincial State of Emergency extendedCanada Emergency Wage Subsidy…

May 28, 2020

Dear ABLE BC Members and Industry Colleagues,  We hope you enjoyed a safe, happy, and profitable weekend. We are back with our COVID-19 industry updates. Starting this week, we'll be sending two updates per week - on…

May 28, 2020

During Tourism Week, industry is calling for a working capital grant to get businesses operating again. VANCOUVER, BC (May 28, 2020): Additional government support is paramount for one of the province’s hardest hit sectors to successfully get…

May 25, 2020

Dear ABLE BC Members and Industry Colleagues,  In case you missed this morning's email, we shared some good news: the LCRB announced temporarily authorizing the expansion of service areas, such as patios. This change is meant to help…

May 22, 2020

Dear ABLE BC members and industry colleagues,  We're writing you with some good news this morning: government has taken action to support BC's hospitality sector by temporarily authorizing the expansion of service areas, such as patios.…

May 21, 2020

Dear ABLE BC Members and Industry Colleagues,  We hope you enjoyed a safe and happy long weekend. As you know, last week was an eventful one - with the province and WorkSafeBC releasing reopening protocols and a new Provincial…

May 16, 2020

Dear ABLE BC members and industry colleagues,  I've got some good news and some frustrating news for you this morning.As you know, yesterday WorkSafeBC released their reopening protocols and guidelines for restaurants, cafes, and pubs. View the…

May 16, 2020

Dear ABLE BC Members and Industry Colleagues,  Earlier today, WorkSafeBC released its reopening protocols and guidelines for restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Then BC's hospitality industry broke the internet - all jokes aside, it appears WorkSafeBC's website temporarily went…

May 15, 2020

Dear ABLE BC members and industry colleagues,  This morning, WorkSafeBC released their reopening protocols and guidelines for restaurants, cafes, and pubs.  View the protocols here.  We are very pleased to share the protocols are consistent with ABLE…

May 14, 2020

Dear ABLE BC Members and Industry Colleagues,  Before we get into today's update, we wanted to share some good news with you:  Today, Attorney General David Eby confirmed that Premier John Horgan has instructed him…