Import News & Industry Updates

2018 Galiano Island Wine, Beer and Cider Festival

The Galiano Island Wine, Beer and Cider Tasting Festival is getting more and more popular.

Every year, admission tickets sell very fast. More than 550 people (participants and volunteers) get to know the many wines, beers and ciders featured at the festival on Galiano Island.

This year, our 26th festival will be held on August 11th, 2018 from 1 to 4 PM. It is still located at the Galiano Lion's Field.


LDB Penalty Schedule Consultation

Memo from LDB: Penalty Schedule Consultation
The B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch is requesting your participation in the Penalty Schedule Review. Comments will be accepted until Friday, January 19th, 2018. You may email your comments to lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca or snail mail your comments to:
     Penalty Schedule Consultation
     Policy, Planning and Communications
     Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
     PO Box 9292 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J8


AGLC appoints new President and CEO Alain Maisonneuve

AGLC's new President & CEO
  It is my pleasure to announce that, effective immediately, Alain Maisonneuve is the AGLC’s new President and Chief Executive Officer for a 5 year term.  
  Alain has over 30 years of experience and industry knowledge, is committed to responsible liquor and gaming practices, and embodies the forward focused leadership style that is required to support the growth of the gaming and liquor industries.  www.aglc.ca
Gael MacLeod MBA, CTAJ, ICD.D,
AGLC Board Chair, Office of the Board


LDB Appointed wholesaler for legalized Cannabis in 2018

LDB appointed wholesaler for legalized Cannabis in 2018
 The LDB has been appointed the non-medical cannabis wholesaler for the province.  

The official press release can be read here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PSSG0077-002017


AGLC warehouse on track for 2018

AGLC warehouse building on-track for 2018
Click here to read the October 2017 story in the St, Albert Gazette