As wildfires rage in Fort McMurray, Alta., forcing the emergency evacuation of 80,000 residents, BC Liquor Stores customers can support Red Cross relief efforts there by donating at stores throughout the province.

More than 20 local small business leaders met with members of the B.C. Small Business Roundtable and Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Coralee Oakes to discuss their unique challenges and identify opportunities for growth.

The British Columbia government is increasing the minimum wage in two stages to better reflect the province’s overall economic growth and ensure all workers benefit from B.C.’s success. 

As thousands of Ecuadorians struggle to cope in the aftermath of the strongest earthquake to hit the country in decades, British Columbians can show their support for the Red Cross’s emergency relief efforts by making a cash donation at any BC Liquor Store throughout the province.

Starting today, the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch will hold the first of six auctions for eligible grocery stores to bid on the opportunity to apply for a Special Wine Store licence to sell wine on shelves.

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.