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More time for businesses to make outdoor patios permanent
Owners of restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries in B.C. will have more time to make outdoor seating areas permanent, allowing them to serve more people…
B.C. extends cap on food delivery fees
The B.C. government announced this morning it is extending the food delivery fee cap due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cap limits…
Chamber hosting workshop on vaccine passports
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce will be presenting a workshop from the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) and the Fitness Industry Council of Canada…
Sale and delivery of packaged liquor now permanent
The temporary authorization allowing liquor-primary and food-primary licensees to sell and deliver sealed, packaged liquor products alongside the purchase of a meal for off-site consumption…
Fees temporarily capped for food delivery services
Restaurants and hospitality businesses that are experiencing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic will be provided with immediate relief from the fees charged by food…
Patio, service area expansions support safe reopening
The B.C. government announced today (May 22) that it is temporarily authorizing the expansion of service areas, such as patios, to support physical distancing requirements…
Paid leave for workers facing domestic or sexual violence
Up to five days of paid leave will be available for employees impacted by domestic or sexual violence, or parents of a child or dependent…
Toolkit being created for independent restaurants
Inspired Restaurants, a provincial labour market project aimed at helping smaller, independent restaurants improve working conditions and retain staff, is now underway. “The food service…
Province cuts red tape for patios
The provincial government today announced changes that will allow businesses with only outdoor patio seating to apply to offer liquor service, a move that will…