By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie has introduced a new, more comprehensive framework for granting permits. This initiative, designed to streamline the process and…
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Council supports LCRB application for Trailhead Brewing
Trailhead Brewing Co. has applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) for a Lounge Area Endorsement Application for a new building to be…
Bars get expanded hours during World Cup
Bars and pubs in B.C. can temporarily extend operating hours during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, giving fans extra time at their venue of…
B.C. enables farm-to-gate sales of cannabis products
The provincial government is introducing a new cannabis retail licence that will allow eligible federally licensed cannabis producers to sell non-medical cannabis products from stores…
Council adopts revised Downtown Seasonal Patio Bylaw
City of Cranbrook council March 28 completed a step to help downtown business owners operate seasonal downtown patios. Council repealed Downtown Seasonal Patio Bylaw No….
Council moves to extend Licences of Occupation for patios
The City of Cranbrook is moving to extend the Licences of Occupation (LOO) required to operate downtown seasonal patios so that restaurants only need to…
Legal cannabis sector quadrupled in three years
The value of B.C.’s legal cannabis sector has more than quadrupled over the three years since Canada legalized non-medical cannabis (Oct. 17, 2018). The province…
B.C. to maintain licensee retail stores moratorium
If you are thinking of getting into the retail liquor landscape in B.C., you best listen up. The number of licensee retail stores (LRSs) in…
Online tool helps special event liquor permitting
People and organizations needing a special event permit (SEP) to serve liquor at events like community festivals, family gatherings and private functions can now apply…
Cocktails-to-go in the mix for restaurants and pubs
Pubs and licensed restaurants are now allowed to provide piña coladas with pizzas and mojitos with main courses for takeout or delivery. As of Thursday,…