Over the past year, BC Liquor Stores customers have returned approximately 94 million beverage containers to their local liquor store—enough to fill more than 22 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

From the introduction of wine in grocery stores to liquor sales at artisan markets – the provincial government has continued improving convenience, flexibility and choice in liquor sales for consumers and small businesses over the past year.

Starting and running a business is easier for entrepreneurs in communities across British Columbia now that 11 new local governments have signed on to the BizPaL licence program.

As Victoria Beer Week gets underway, beer, wine, cider and mead hobbyists across British Columbia can now host competitions to showcase their creations.

To increase convenience for British Columbians and support B.C. businesses, hotels, resorts and other overnight accommodation spots in B.C. can now deliver liquor to guests by room service 24 hours a day, provided food is also available.

The Province is reducing unnecessary requirements and committing to more than 60 actions that will make it easier for British Columbians to access government services.

Local grad committees looking to raise funds for alcohol-free high school graduation celebrations and activities will once again get a helping hand from community members and the BC Liquor Distribution Branch.

Grocery stores will have the chance to bid on six opportunities to apply for a licence to sell 100% B.C. wine, cider and sake off grocery store shelves.

Doing business on the Sunshine Coast just got easier, thanks to a new Mobile Business Licence (MBL) agreement.

The Province has proclaimed Feb. 15-19, 2016, Chamber of Commerce Week in British Columbia.