BC Liquor Laws

• B.C.’s liquor policy gets a ‘C’ grade from restaurant industry report card

  The report said the lack of discounted wholesale pricing on booze means restaurants typically pay the same price customers do in liquor stores.

  Sep 10, 2019
  
• Burnaby U-brewer in business peril wants change to B.C. law banning samples

  Business at the Burnaby Brewing Company is suffering, thanks to a B.C. liquor law that stops owner Jesse Shepherd from letting customers try before buying.

  Jan 8, 2019
  
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• ‘Beer on the Beach’ picnic protest to push for legal public drinking in Vancouver

  "We're not saying that everyone should be allowed to walk down the street with a two-six of vodka because that's just disastrous."

  Aug 24, 2017
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• New B.C. liquor laws come into effect today

  New liquor laws come into effect today creating new opportunities for businesses across the province.

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  Jan 23, 2017
• B.C. restaurant liquor licences modernized; change effective immediately

  Restaurants with a food primary licence will no longer be required to have a segregated lounge or bar area for those wishing simply to have a glass of wine, or other drink.

  Nov 24, 2015
• New B.C. happy hour rules lead to cheaper drinks, but increased social costs: study

  A new study says the B.C. government's minimum pricing rules on liquor have resulted in people getting a break, but as Kylie Stanton reports, there's been a hefty social cost.

  Nov 5, 2015
• UPDATE: B.C.’s liquor policy review website launches

  John Yap, parliamentary secretary for liquor policy reform, made the announcement on UNfiltered with Jill Krop, saying they want to hear from British Columbians.

  Sep 14, 2013
• WATCH: Government launches liquor policy review

  BC liquor policy is being reviewed with critics saying old laws are beyond outdated, bad for business, and simply don’t relate to today’s lifestyles. Elaine Yong reports.

  Aug 7, 2013
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• B.C.’s liquor laws to be reviewed

  Starting today, letters are going to go out to major stakeholders asking for ideas, and in September, residents will be asked for their input to improve what the Ministry of Justice calls B.C.'s outdated and inefficient liquor laws.

  Aug 7, 2013