BC Liquor & Cannabis Industry News Archives - Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors

January 20, 2025

Published by Rebecca Hardin on January 20, 2025

LCRB Bulletin 25-01: Bottle Service for LP Licensees & Bulletin 25-02: LP License for Outdoor Events

Bulletin 25-01: Liquor Primary licensees may offer bottle service Liquor Primary (LP) licensees may now sell whole bottles of spirits for on-site consumption – a practice […]

January 14, 2025

Published by Rebecca Hardin on January 14, 2025

Spark BC Liquor and Cannabis Conference at Sheraton Wall Centre March 5, 2025

SPARK BC Liquor and Cannabis Conference is on for March 5, 2025 at Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. The conference is presented by ABLE BC and is […]

December 17, 2024

Two people toasting with champagne glasses

Published by Rebecca Hardin on December 17, 2024

Alcohol GST-Free During Trudeau’s Temporary GST Holiday

Canadians are getting a GST holiday as an early Christmas present from the Trudeau government, which introduced legislation to provide a two-month GST break from December […]

December 8, 2024

Canadian whiskey being poured into a glass

Published by Rebecca Hardin on December 8, 2024

Canadian Whisky at Risk to Trump Tariffs

Near the end of November, President-Elect Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that on day one of taking office, he will sign an executive order imposing […]

November 21, 2024

Published by Rebecca Hardin on November 21, 2024

Alcohol Market Trends to Watch in 2025

‘Tis the season for beverage alcohol market trends predictions. Each year, market insiders look into their crystal balls and make predictions about trends to watch for […]

October 10, 2024

Published by Rebecca Hardin on October 10, 2024

ABLE Ramps Up Liquor & Cannabis Industry Advocacy as 2024 BC Election Approaches

On October 19, 2024 British Columbians will head to the polls and cast their votes in the BC provincial election. In the run up to election […]

September 23, 2024

Published by Rebecca Hardin on September 23, 2024

Alcohol Sales in Ontario Convenience Stores Launched Sept 5, 2024

As of September 5, 2024, Ontarians can buy alcohol in convenience stores. Licensed stores may begin selling beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink alcohol products. Between 7am […]

September 12, 2024

Published by Rebecca Hardin on September 12, 2024

LCRB Bulletin 24-10: Liquor Delivery Requirements Updated

On August 21, the BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch issued Bulletin 24-10, which updates liquor license requirements for the following BC liquor licensees: Liquor Primary, […]

August 23, 2024

Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch Bulletins

Published by Rebecca Hardin on August 23, 2024

BC Government Reaches Agreement that Re-Opens DTC Wine Sales to Alberta

A DTC wine war between the government of Alberta and BC wineries has been rectified by an agreement between the two provinces which was announced in […]