Import News & Industry Updates

Letter to Minister Coralee Oakes

Wed, 2015-09-02 11:07

BC industry recommendation for: Fixed Hospitality Retail Markup for Liquor Primaries, Agents, and Suppliers

Import Vintners & Spirits Association (IVSA) has partnered with industry affiliates ABLE BC, BC Hotel Association (BCHA), BC Restaurants and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) and Restaurants Canada, to address an LDB pricing practice causing significant uncertainty and margin erosion in our industry.

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BC Liquor Stores are accepting donations to help wildfire victims

Wed, 2015-08-19 14:01

As wildfires continue to destroy property and force residents from their homes in Rock Creek and Oliver, BC Liquor Store customers can now support Red Cross relief efforts for fire victims by donating in stores throughout the province.

To help those impacted by wildfires, the Red Cross asked BC Liquor Stores to join their relief efforts. This includes providing evacuees with immediate needs such as blankets, food and water, reuniting residents with family members, and assisting with longer-term needs such as replacing equipment to return to work and helping with rent.

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Updated "Serving It Right" (SIR) requirements effective September 15th, 2015

Wed, 2015-08-05 12:01

Updated SERVING IT RIGHT (SIR) requirements: PLEASE READ

Please see the attached letter regarding updated Serving It Right (SIR) requirements.

This change was announced last year via policy directive 14-20 (linked below) and the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch would appreciate any communications support you can provide to your members.

www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/lclb/docs-forms/policy-directive-2014-20.pdf