The twin teddy bears are back for the annual Share-a-Bear campaign which launches this week in BC Liquor Stores throughout the province.

In an effort to better meet customer demand for craft beer products, BC Liquor Stores have been given the green light to work with their closest microbreweries to expand local offerings on their shelves.

Coralee Oakes, Minister of Small Business, Red Tape Reduction and Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch encourages British Columbians to celebrate local innovative entrepreneurs as Global Entrepreneurship Week comes to a close.

October is small business month, and a good time to reflect on the hard work restauranteurs do all year round to create amazing food experiences for us to enjoy – and the unique challenges they face in running their business.

British Columbians supported Red Cross emergency relief efforts in Syria with generous in-store donations at BC Liquor Stores of more than $70,000.

British Columbians are invited to share their ideas to streamline how they use or access the government services they depend upon through a new engagement website.

Enactment of the legislation

Bill 38, the Franchises Act, was introduced to the House today by the Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch Coralee Oakes.