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.

March 2, 2016, marks the first-ever Red Tape Reduction Day in British Columbia. It is a day to reflect on some of the ways that we can make things easier through red tape reduction.

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.

For the eighth consecutive year, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) has been named to an exclusive list of the province’s best employers.

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