Ask any small business owner what their biggest challenge is, and they’ll tell you it’s wading through red tape.

For the fifth year in a row, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business has given the Province an ‘A’ grade in recognition of its leadership to reduce red tape – the only province in Canada to receive top marks.

The District of Kent and Corporation of Delta are joining the Fraser Valley Inter-Municipal Licence Program, expanding the partnership in the Lower Mainland.

Later this month, for the first time ever, Vancouver will be one of only ten North American cities to host a highly exclusive event featuring dozens of the world’s top winery owners from Bordeaux, France.

At the beginning of April 2015, government made it possible for grocery stores to begin selling #BCWine on their shelves – and now, with the holiday season in full swing, it’s clear these changes are working for customers and industry alike.

Restaurants with a liquor licence and an entertainment endorsement can now offer their customers an even happier New Year’s Eve celebration, thanks to a small but welcome change to entertainment rules for food primaries.

People searching for the perfect local gift have additional choices this year thanks to recently expanded rules allowing liquor sales at artisan markets.

As part of the ongoing effort to cut red tape for small businesses in British Columbia, restaurants no longer have to provide a separate lounge area for customers who want to enjoy a cocktail.