Distillers in British Columbia are temporarily authorized to manufacture alcohol-based hand sanitizer to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, through an updated policy directive from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB).

In order to reinforce social distancing orders and help support workers in the restaurant industry, government is making changes to temporarily allow restaurants to deliver liquor products alongside the purchase of a meal.

Record numbers of British Columbians are sharing their views on whether the province should continue observing daylight saving time.

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has released the following statement on the call for action from the Canadian Cancer Society on youth vaping:

People enjoying provincial parks and campgrounds over the Victoria Day long weekend are encouraged to be safe, have fun and allow everyone to benefit from everything BC Parks have to offer.

For the next month, breweries in British Columbia are invited to share their views on proposed new requirements to acquire and maintain a manufacturing licence.

Liquor agents in British Columbia can now purchase liquor for their industry tasting events at wholesale prices and can use any excess liquor at subsequent industry tasting events or charity events.