2020 Virtual BC Liquor Conference Registration OPEN!
September 29, 2020
The BC Liquor Conference is back for a fifth year and we are going virtual! Hosted by ABLE BC, the #1 advocate for BC's pubs and liquor stores, this year's conference will take place online on Monday,…
COVID-19 Update: September 24, 2020
September 25, 2020
Dear ABLE BC Members and Industry Colleagues, Here's what you'll find inside today's update: Recap of ABLE BC's updatesFederal government announces extensions to relief programsCOVID-19 and other signageABLE BC in the newsTourism, Hospitality, and Accommodation…
URGENT Update: Fall Election and New COVID-19 Enforcement Measures
September 21, 2020
Dear ABLE BC members and industry colleagues, Following a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin this morning to officially dissolve BC's minority parliament, Premier Horgan said he is calling the election now - because delaying the vote would…
URGENT Update: New PHO Public Order Released
September 18, 2020
Dear ABLE BC members and industry colleagues, More than a week after Dr. Henry issued verbal orders ending on-premise liquor sales at 10 pm, the written public order is finally available. Download a copy of the new…
URGENT Update: Extension to Temporary Patios and Off-Site Sales
September 18, 2020
Dear ABLE BC members and industry colleagues, We are happy to announce the provincial government will be extending the following policies: Extended from October 31, 2020 to October 31, 2021: Temporary Expanded Service Area (such as patios)…
Tourism, Hospitality, and Accommodation Collective Say Provincial Support for Recovery a Good Start
September 18, 2020
Industry Looking Forward to Working With Government to Help Businesses Survive VANCOUVER, BC (September 17, 2020): Leaders of the largest associations representing tourism, hospitality, and accommodation say that the Province’s new recovery initiatives give hope…
COVID-19 Update: September 17, 2020
September 18, 2020
Dear ABLE BC Members and Industry Colleagues, Here's what you'll find inside today's update: New BC Economic Recovery Plan announcedBC's hospitality industry in crisis, waiting for clarity on public health ordersABLE BC Membership RenewalsABLE BC…
BC’s Hospitality Industry in crisis, waiting for clarity on latest Public Health Orders
September 17, 2020
Dear ABLE BC members and industry colleagues, As you are aware, on September 8, BC's Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a number of strict new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. More than…
Urgent Advocacy Update: Revised Public Health Order
September 11, 2020
Dear ABLE BC members and industry colleagues, As you are aware, on September 8, BC's Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a number of strict new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. While a…
COVID-19 Update: September 10, 2020
September 11, 2020
Dear ABLE BC Members and Industry Colleagues, Here's what you'll find inside today's update: Revised Public Health Order effective immediately: please complete our 3-question surveyABLE BC in the newsABLE BC Webinar on September 16: The…